FIFA World Cup Deal Collapse Sparks Legal Action Against Infantino

Joshua Kushner's proposed $4.2 billion investment for a permanent 20% stake in the commercial rights of the FIFA World Cup has collapsed, triggering legal action in the United States and intensifying calls for the resignation of FIFA President Gianni Infantino. The deal, known internally as FIFA Forward Enterprise, was abandoned on August 1, 2026, after its details became public and sparked widespread criticism from football federations worldwide. The proposal, which would have seen Kushner's investment firm, Thrive Capital, anchor a new commercial entity valued at approximately $20 billion, was intended to direct capital to all 211 FIFA member associations.