Also known as: Infantino · Fifa president
FIFA President since 2016, confirmed Iran's 2026 World Cup participation and attempted to facilitate handshake between Palestinian and Israeli FA heads at Vancouver congress.
Infantino secured African Football Confederation endorsement for a third FIFA presidential term in 2027, as he navigates the lead-up to the 2026 World Cup in North America. He has confirmed Iran's participation despite political tensions, rejected a proposal to replace Iran with Italy, and approved new law amendments on red cards for player conduct during the tournament.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino said the Iranian team is "coming, for sure," after US special envoy Paolo Zampolli suggested Italy replace Iran at the 2026 World Cup. Zampolli told the Financial Times he had proposed the swap to Trump and Infantino, citing Italy's four World Cup titles, but FIFA did not formally endorse the plan.
24 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
FIFA president Gianni Infantino said the Iranian team is "coming, for sure," after US special envoy Paolo Zampolli suggested Italy replace Iran at the 2026 World Cup. Zampolli told the Financial Times he had proposed the swap to Trump and Infantino, citing Italy's four World Cup titles, but FIFA did not formally endorse the plan.
24 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →