The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) categorically denied today allegations that its president Gianni Infantino received an additional salary from the American company responsible for organizing and managing the 2026 World Cup. This denial came in response to press reports about additional payments not documented in FIFA’s official financial report.
Press reports had indicated that Infantino received an additional amount of 1.76 million euros during 2024, according to the tax declaration of the World Cup organizing company. This information raised questions about the transparency of the federation’s financial dealings, especially since FIFA’s annual report for the same year showed that Infantino’s total income amounted to 4.274 million Swiss francs (equivalent to 5.132 million dollars).
For its part, a FIFA spokesperson confirmed that the federation does not pay any secondary salary to its president, stressing full compliance with all disclosure requirements related to compensation. The spokesperson added that FIFA completely rejects allegations of hiding financial information or violating regulations, affirming that the federation’s accounts undergo independent auditing and that its financial data complies with tax regulations enforced in Switzerland, the United States, and other countries, reassuring that no additional salary for Infantino exists.
FIFA explained that the independent subcommittee on compensation is the authorized entity to determine the president’s annual salary and other contractual benefits, ensuring transparency and integrity in this matter. These clarifications come as part of FIFA’s commitment to affirm its sound financial standing and respond to any suspicions that may arise concerning its practices.
