Major football organizations like UEFA, CONCACAF, and AFC are accusing FIFA president Gianni Infantino of making a serious mistake by trying to sell part of the World Cup. They believe this was a betrayal of trust in FIFA’s governing body.
In an open letter released recently, these groups criticized Infantino for placing himself above the collective leadership of football. The letter, signed by leaders from UEFA, CONCACAF, and AFC, said that football belongs to everyone involved—not just individuals or institutions—and accused Infantino of failing to act as a custodian of the game.
The plan to sell World Cup stakes caused widespread backlash, with some organizations even threatening to boycott FIFA events. Many countries, like Norway, are now calling for Infantino’s resignation, and key associations have withdrawn support for his reelection next year.
FIFA has apologized for mistakes made but still maintains full support from its senior staff. However, critics argue that the issue goes beyond a simple communication failure—it was a major judgment error that broke trust with football’s governing bodies.
The letter emphasizes that football’s strength lies in unity and calls for leaders who serve the game rather than command it. The organizations stress that FIFA must do more than just acknowledge errors; they demand recognition of the fundamental breach of trust that occurred.