Also known as: FIFA president Gianni Infantino
FIFA president who secured African and Asian backing for 2027 re-election, defended 2026 World Cup ticket prices and Trump peace prize.
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The Namibian
Fifa president Gianni Infantino says it was unacceptable to leave the field of play in this manner
“Fifa president Gianni Infantino says it was "unacceptable to leave the field of play in this manner" and that the scenes "must be condemned and never repeated".”
Senegal football federation vows to fight back after team is stripped of continental titleThe Namibian
Fifa president Gianni Infantino created a special "Fifa Peace Prize" for Donald Trump
“Infantino is nurturing a close relationship with the U.S. administration, creating a special "Fifa Peace Prize" for Donald Trump.”
Four years after banning Russia, Fifa and IOC passive in the face of warThe Namibian
Gianni Infantino said all 104 World Cup matches will be sold out
“All 104 matches of the 2026 World Cup will be "sold out," FIFA president Gianni Infantino said on Wednesday, even though tickets are still available ahead of the tournament's June 11 kickoff.”
All World Cup matches sold out, says FIFA's InfantinoThe Namibian
Gianni Infantino estimated World Cup will bring FIFA $11 billion or more in revenue
“Infantino estimated that the first 48-team World Cup would bring FIFA some $11 billion or more in revenue, adding that "every dollar" will be reinvested in football in FIFA's 211 member countries.”
All World Cup matches sold out, says FIFA's InfantinoThe Namibian
Gianni Infantino defended awarding peace prize to Trump
“Fifa chief Gianni Infantino defended his controversial decision to award a peace prize to United States president Donald Trump as he dismissed calls for a World Cup boycott.”
Fifa president Infantino defends giving peace prize to TrumpThe Namibian
Infantino said Fifa and UEFA would have to look at allowing Russia back into international action
“Infantino also said Fifa and UEFA — European football's governing body — would "have to" look at allowing Russia back into international action.”
Fifa president Infantino defends giving peace prize to TrumpThe Namibian
Fifa president Gianni Infantino criticised Senegal's behaviour in the final
“The behaviour of Senegal, who will be at the World Cup in North America in June, was also criticised by Fifa president Gianni Infantino, and Thiaw himself apologised after the game.”
Final chaos against Senegal leaves huge stain on Morocco's AfconThe FIFA World Cup kicks off Thursday with the first tournament co-hosted by three nations (United States, Canada, and Mexico) featuring a record 48 teams. The opening match pits co-host Mexico against South Africa in Mexico City, while the final will be held at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on July 19.
10 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The FIFA World Cup kicks off Thursday with the first tournament co-hosted by three nations (United States, Canada, and Mexico) featuring a record 48 teams. The opening match pits co-host Mexico against South Africa in Mexico City, while the final will be held at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on July 19.
10 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The one-month countdown to the 2026 Fifa World Cup begins Monday with a record 48 teams descending on the United States, Canada and Mexico, though soaring ticket prices, political tensions, and conflict in Iran have cast an early shadow over the tournament.
10 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia Football Association will soon enter an agreement with the Pakistan Football Federation to build long-term institutional ties and strengthen development pathways in both countries. Preliminary discussions took place at the 76th Fifa Congress in Vancouver, Canada, with formal signing planned during an upcoming Fifa seminar in Miami.
7 May 2026 · The Namibian →
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has received pledges of support from the African and Asian football confederations ahead of his expected candidacy for a fourth term in 2027. The two confederations account for 101 votes out of 211 in FIFA's presidential election.
30 April 2026 · The Namibian →
FIFA boosted total World Cup cash distributions to nearly $900 million (specifically $871 million) from an initial $727 million, citing concerns over rising costs for the 48 teams competing in Mexico, Canada and the United States. The increase includes raising preparation costs per team from $1.5 million to $2.5 million and qualifying payments from $9 million to $10 million per team.
29 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Senegal has lodged an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport to challenge the Confederation of African Football's decision to strip them of the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations title and award it to Morocco after their players protested a penalty decision in the final. CAF had overturned Senegal's 1-0 victory, declaring them to have forfeited the match after they walked off the pitch in protest.
26 March 2026 · The Namibian →
The Confederation of African Football has stripped Senegal of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title and awarded it to Morocco after reviewing a controversial final where Senegalese players walked off the pitch in protest against refereeing decisions. Senegal's Football Federation has condemned the decision as "unfair, unprecedented, and unacceptable" and says it will appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport in Lausanne, a process that may take over a year to resolve.
19 March 2026 · The Namibian →
The Confederation of African Football stripped Senegal of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title and awarded it to Morocco, overturning Senegal's 1-0 victory in the final after the Senegalese players briefly walked off in protest over a stoppage-time penalty. The Senegalese Football Federation says it will appeal the decision at the Court of Arbitration for Sport, calling it "unfair, unprecedented and unacceptable."
19 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Four years after expelling Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, FIFA and the International Olympic Committee have taken a muted stance toward the recent US-led attack on Iran, prompting experts to accuse them of applying inconsistent standards and prioritizing powerful nations over principle.
10 March 2026 · The Namibian →
FIFA president Gianni Infantino said all 104 matches of the 2026 World Cup will be "sold out," with 508 million ticket requests received for seven million available tickets. Infantino defended ticket prices as market-driven and estimated the tournament would generate over $11 billion in revenue for FIFA and around $30 billion in economic impact for the US.
19 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Gianni Infantino defended his controversial decision to give US President Donald Trump FIFA's inaugural peace prize at the 2026 World Cup draw in December, dismissing calls for a boycott. Infantino told Sky News that Trump "objectively" deserved the award and rejected suggestions that the World Cup hosting in North America would be boycotted over Trump administration policies.
3 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Senegal defeated Morocco in a controversial Africa Cup of Nations final in Rabat, marked by a disputed penalty award, Senegal players walking off the pitch, and clashes between fans and security that have drawn criticism and threatened future sanctions against Senegal and potential FIFA investigation into Morocco's hosting and VAR inconsistencies.
20 January 2026 · The Namibian →