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Why Infantino's plans to sell off World Cup made no sense

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has gambled unsuccessfully on questionable ideas before, but his World Cup plans were ham-fisted and delusional from both a business and political perspective.

Published August 2, 2026, 2:48 PM

Updated August 2, 2026, 3:43 PM2.4K

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Why Infantino's plans to sell off World Cup made no sense

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has gambled unsuccessfully on questionable ideas before, but his World Cup plans were ham-fisted and delusional from both a business and political perspective.

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Why Infantino's plans to sell off World Cup made no sense

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