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UPDATED Aug 10, 2026 at 11:05 PM ET

Jul 30, 2026 at 7:07 PM ET

Infantino replacement speculation after World Cup stake plan

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Gianni Infantino’s World Cup stake-sale attempt was scrapped, prompting speculation about who could replace him.

WHO: Gianni Infantino and FIFA

WHAT: FIFA scrapped Infantino’s attempt to sell stakes in the World Cup, raising questions about a potential successor.

WHEN: Aug 1, 2026 at 6:02 AM ET

WHERE: Location not specified

WHY: Cause not yet established.

How this story developed (showing 16 of 16 earlier reports)

Trump backs Infantino amid FIFA leadership revolt · Aug 10, 2026 at 11:05 PM ET
What next for FIFA president Infantino? · Aug 10, 2026 at 11:07 AM ET
FIFA accuses critics of undermining Infantino · Aug 8, 2026 at 8:10 PM ET
Argentina and Mexico back Infantino in FIFA presidency fight · Aug 7, 2026 at 11:06 AM ET
FIFA staff reaffirm support for Infantino in Morocco · Aug 6, 2026 at 12:05 PM ET
Infantino gets full FIFA leadership support after crisis meeting · Aug 6, 2026 at 10:07 AM ET
Carney says he lacks confidence in FIFA’s Infantino · Aug 6, 2026 at 3:06 AM ET
Infantino to face FIFA executives on key questions · Aug 5, 2026 at 7:06 AM ET
Pressure mounts on FIFA President Infantino over investment plan · Aug 5, 2026 at 5:06 AM ET
Prince Ali alleges FIFA withheld Jordan prize money · Aug 4, 2026 at 6:06 PM ET
Jordan FA chief accuses Infantino of blackmail · Aug 4, 2026 at 2:10 PM ET
Infantino faces mounting FIFA pressure over private investment plan · Aug 4, 2026 at 11:07 AM ET
English FA to withdraw support for Infantino re-election · Aug 3, 2026 at 10:08 AM ET
Pressure builds on FIFA president Gianni Infantino · Aug 2, 2026 at 9:05 AM ET
Infantino scraps plan to sell World Cup stake · Aug 2, 2026 at 1:05 AM ET
European nations threaten World Cup boycott over FIFA sale · Jul 30, 2026 at 7:07 PM ET

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