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Tuesday briefing: FIFA accused of breaching statutes over undisclosed Infantino payments

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13 October 2026 - 4:30 AM

FIFA has failed to include millions of dollars in additional payments to president Gianni Infantino in its annual remuneration disclosures, according to an investigation by The Times. The money came from FWC2026 US Inc, the company organising the World Cup in the United States.

The company’s US tax filing shows Infantino received €1.58 million in 2024, on top of the €4.59 million in salary and bonus reported by FIFA. Sources said he received similar or potentially higher amounts in 202

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