2026 World Cup: Gianni Infantino, the controversial emperor of football business
- Posted on June 11, 2026
- By Le Monde
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2026 World Cup: Gianni Infantino, the controversial emperor of football business
The head of world football will kick off the 2026 World Cup alongside Donald Trump on June 11, launching a tournament of unprecedented scale. More countries, more matches, more revenue: The event will reflect the strategy he has pursued since taking over at the helm of FIFA 10 years ago, to grow the organization's business to enrich national federations and, above all, to strengthen his own grip on power.
