Three Football Confederations Accuse FIFA President of Breach of Trust

Three of the world's most powerful football confederations have issued a joint open letter accusing FIFA President Gianni Infantino of a "fundamental breach of trust" and a "profound failure of judgment," escalating a crisis that has thrown the leadership of the global governing body into question. The statement from UEFA, CONCACAF, and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) was released on August 10, 2026, following Infantino's now-abandoned proposal to sell a stake in FIFA's commercial rights.

The controversy centers on a plan, first revealed on July 28, to create a new entity called FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE). This entity would have managed commercial and ticketing rights for all FIFA competitions, including the World Cup, with a 21% stake earmarked for sale to a private investment group. The proposal was met with immediate and fierce opposition from multiple federations, who threatened boycotts and legal action. Facing this backlash, FIFA formally abandoned the scheme on August 1.

In their letter, the three confederations stated that the proposal was advanced "on a compressed timeline, without meaningful consultation, and pushed towards a deadline before Member...