Who is Victor Montagliani, the Canadian who could challenge for FIFA’s top job?
Victor Montagliani stood on a stage before soccer’s biggest decision-makers this spring and spoke about what it takes to be a good leader. The head of the sport across North and Central America and the Caribbean talked about how broken the organization — known as CONCACAF — was when he took over as president a […]
Victor Montagliani is a Canadian soccer administrator who currently serves as CONCACAF president and FIFA vice president. He grew up playing soccer near Vancouver and has deep roots in the sport, having played for Columbus FC, a historic Vancouver club, and Canada's men's futsal team. Montagliani's leadership in CONCACAF and FIFA has been marked by efforts to improve governance and address corruption, after FIFA faced a bribery scandal that led to several indictments.
His passion for soccer and Canada's role in the sport has been evident throughout his career, including his role in organizing the 2026 World Cup bid for Canada.
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