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EPISODE · Aug 3, 2026 · 9 MIN

Can Infantino survive as FIFA president after UEFA's World Cup boycott threat?

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Gianni Infantino’s survival as FIFA president is under the most severe threat of his 11-year tenure, though structural voting rules mean he could still cling to power if he retains the support of non-Western confederations. While he officially capitulated to the global backlash by scrapping his $20 billion proposal to sell World Cup stakes to private investors, the political damage has cascaded into an active campaign to force his exit before or during the March 2027 presidential election.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!

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