Infantino apologises for 'errors' but stays FIFA president
FIFA president Gianni Infantino apologised for 'errors' over the World Cup private-investment controversy but retained his position after a crisis meeting in Rabat, according to reports. Coverage said FIFA backed him to stay on despite the backlash from European football; the reports set out his apology and continued tenure without detailing changes to the disputed investment plan.
Why it matters
Infantino surviving the crisis steadies FIFA's leadership for now but leaves unresolved tensions with European football over the World Cup.
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Part of the August 6, 2026 brief.