What can halt Fifa’s authoritarian turn under Infantino? Change from the outside | Jules Boykoff
The World Cup and its aftermath made clear that Fifa needs independent oversight by governments and NGOs dedicated to preserving the people’s game The 2026 World Cup was a whirling swirl of scintillating soccer that prompted much-needed conversations about the vitality of diaspora, the fortitude of the underdog, the power of sport. In a world fractured along myriad cultural axes floating in an…
Fifa's president, Gianni Infantino, has proposed a controversial plan to privatize the World Cup by injecting $20bn in private capital. This plan, which includes investment from JP Morgan and Thrive Capital, orchestrated by Joshua Kushner, the brother of Jared Kushner, Donald Trump's son-in-law, has raised concerns about the future of the tournament.
The move has been seen as a step towards Fifa's authoritarian turn, highlighting the need for independent oversight by governments and NGOs dedicated to preserving the "people's game".
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