FIFA apologises to members as Infantino holds crisis meeting amid stake sale fallout

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The institution, its mission and its responsibility towards world football continue,” the Swede added in the letter, which made no mention of Infantino by name. Qatar, which hosted the 2022 World Cup, Kuwait, Lebanon, Sri Lanka, Indonesia and the Philippines have declared their loyalty to Infantino. African administrators back InfantinoLeading African football administrators have sent messages of support as Infantino looks to the continent’s 54 members for backing. A FIFA spokesperson rejected reports that Infantino had made promises over the host of the 2030 World Cup final. “It is false and misleading to claim the FIFA president has made any promise in relation to hosting the FIFA World Cup 2030 Final.