FIFA President Gianni Infantino faces scrutiny over undisclosed payments

FIFA President Gianni Infantino is facing new investigations following reports of undisclosed financial payments. Leaked tax documents indicate that Infantino received an additional 1.76 million, while investigation reports from the Cyprus Times estimate a figure of approximately 1.5 million euros. These funds allegedly originated from FWC2026 US Inc., the organizing entity for the 2026 World Cup, and were purportedly used to cover the costs of a luxury villa in Miami Beach.

In 2024, FIFA officially reported a salary for the President of 4.3 million Swiss francs (approximately 4.6 million euros). However, the additional earnings from FWC2026 US Inc. were reportedly excluded from this annual public disclosure. This lack of transparency has sparked concerns regarding violations of FIFA's internal statutes, which mandate the clear reporting of all individual presidential compensation.

The situation follows previous criticism of Infantino’s tenure, particularly regarding a failed proposal to sell World Cup commercial rights to private equity firms. Regulators and independent parties are now initiating a new round of investigations into these financial dealings to determine the extent of the discrepancies and potential breaches of governing rules.