FIFA boss Infantino to hold crisis meeting with senior staff tomorrow

Sky Sports Football Tuesday 04 August 2026, 20:04 UTC 1 min read

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Breaking Gianni Infantino: FIFA president asks senior staff to attend crisis meeting in Morocco on Wednesday Tuesday 4 August 2026 20:18, UK Under-pressure FIFA president Gianni Infantino will hold a crisis meeting with senior staff in Morocco on Wednesday. Senior staff have been asked to attend the meeting in Rabat after the pressure on the Swiss ramped up on Tuesday as: - Arsene Wenger and Infantino's number two criticised his plans to seek private investment in the World Cup - Jordan accused FIFA of "blackmailing" them over World Cup money in return for their support for Infantino - Ex-FIFA president Sepp Blatter backed Lise Klaveness to replace Infantino Infantino is now set for crunch talks on Wednesday with senior FIFA staff. - Infantino abandons plans to sell off stake in World Cup - World Cup 2030: Dates, schedule, hosts, stadiums and how qualification works - World Cup latest news | Saudi Arabia to host 2034 World Cup More to follow...

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