European football declares no confidence in FIFA's Infantino
European football's governing body declared no confidence in FIFA president Gianni Infantino after the World Cup investment plan and a subsequent U-turn, according to reports, deepening a crisis over the sport's governance. Coverage weighed reaction to the U-turn and who might replace Infantino; the reports set out the no-confidence move without a resolution or Infantino stepping down.
Why it matters
A no-confidence declaration against FIFA's president escalates a governance crisis that could reshape the leadership of world football.
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Part of the August 2, 2026 brief.