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FIFA Apologises to Members as Infantino Holds Crisis Meeting

FIFA has apologised to its member associations for mistakes made over its abandoned proposal to sell commercial rights linked to the World Cup. The governing body's leadership has reaffirmed its support for president Gianni Infantino after a crisis meeting in Morocco.

General view of the FIFA office in Sale, Rabat, as FIFA President Gianni Infantino holds a crisis meeting with senior staff in Sale, Rabat, Morocco, August 5, 2026 REUTERS/Stringer

Aug 6al-monitor.com

Soccer-Infantino and FIFA present united front after crisis meeting over stake sale fallout

FIFA apologized to its members for mistakes made over its abandoned proposal to sell commercial rights to the World Cup. The proposal, which would have raised $4.2 billion, was withdrawn last Friday after a fierce backlash.