A report by The Times alleges that FIFA president Gianni Infantino received €1.5 million in undisclosed payments from a company linked to the 2026 World Cup.
Key facts
- •The Times reported that Gianni Infantino received approximately €1.5 million in undisclosed payments.
- •FIFA officially reported a 2024 salary of 4.3 million Swiss francs for the president.
- •The additional funds were paid by FWC2026 US Inc., a company managing 2026 World Cup organization.
- •Reports suggest the money was used to cover costs for a villa in Miami Beach.
- •Infantino is expected to receive further bonuses in 2025 and 2026.
FIFA is facing scrutiny following a report from The Times alleging that president Gianni Infantino received €1.5 million in payments that were not publicly disclosed. While FIFA officially reported Infantino's 2024 salary as 4.3 million Swiss francs, the report claims additional funds were paid by a company involved in organizing the 2026 World Cup.
By the numbers
Undisclosed Payments and FIFA Regulations
The funds in question originated from 'FWC2026 US Inc.', an entity directly involved in the organization of the upcoming world finals. FIFA's statutes and established rules require full transparency regarding the individual compensation of its president, yet these specific earnings were not reflected in the organization's annual financial report.
Use of Funds and Future Projections
According to sources cited by The Times, the 56-year-old Infantino utilized these funds to cover expenses related to his coastal villa in Miami Beach. The investigation further indicates that Infantino is expected to receive similar or higher bonuses throughout 2025 and 2026.
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