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Gianni Infantino's Kushner-linked World Cup scheme jeopardizes his FIFA reign
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Which is why Infantino’s campaign for reelection to a fourth term as FIFA president next March, a campaign which had the support of more than 200 FIFA members two weeks ago, now appears doomed.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino, far left, takes a selfie with (from left) President Trump, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney during the World Cup draw in Washington on Dec. 5.
It was just the second time in history a suspension was overturned during a World Cup.
Infantino also pushed through a number of other World Cup firsts for this summer’s tournament.
Those moves were designed to boost FIFA revenues, and they did — as did Infantino’s push to expand the 2026 World Cup to 48 teams and 104 games.