Inside the $9 billion World Cup: How Gianni Infantino built a FIFA-dom with a tight grip on soccer’s biggest global event
Gianni Infantino has successfully organized the expanded 2026 World Cup, a decade after FIFA faced widespread corruption charges. Despite criticisms regarding high ticket prices and taxpayer costs, Infantino's leadership has significantly increased FIFA's revenue and global reach. The tournament features a record 48 teams and 104 matches across the US, Mexico, and Canada, aiming to solidify soccer's popularity in the United States. AI
