FIFA president Gianni Infantino received undisclosed payment of $1.7M for 2026 World Cup
By: Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent FIFA President Gianni Infantino received a previously undisclosed compensation payment from the operational entity managing the 2026 World Cup, according to official tax documents and financial filings. The revelation has raised serious questions about governance transparency at football’s global governing body. The decision to withhold…
FIFA President Gianni Infantino allegedly received an undisclosed $1.72 million payment from the entity overseeing the 2026 World Cup, according to tax documents filed with the United States Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The payment, which occurred in 2024, was disclosed alongside Infantino's official base salary and executive benefits for that year.
FIFA's annual financial report showed his base compensation totaled 4.274 million Swiss francs, or around $4.86 million, but the extra FWC2026 funds were omitted from the report. Governance experts argue this non-disclosure breaches FIFA's own rules, which mandate complete transparency. FIFA maintains compliance with regulations and dismisses breach allegations.
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