Gianni Infantino is facing increasing pressure over his role as Fifa’s president, after he attempted to sell off stakes in the World Cup to private investors. Could Infantino be sacked as Fifa president? Gianni Infantino and US President Donald Trump at the draw for the World Cup. The Fifa president is elected through a secret ballot, where all 211 member associations cast a vote. He was succeeded by Brazil’s Joao Havelange, who became the second-longest-serving Fifa president in history.