FIFA president Infantino received undisclosed $1.7M World Cup payment

FIFA president Gianni Infantino received previously undisclosed compensation from the business entity in charge of the 2026 World Cup , according to documents from FIFA and the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The lack of transparency surrounding the additional compensation is a potential violation of FIFA statutes. According to the IRS Form 990 -- which U.S.-based nonprofits must file annually -- Infantino received $1.72 million in 2024 from FWC2026, the official U.S.- based entity set up by FIFA to manage and operate the 2026 World Cup.