FIFA denied allegations that President Gianni Infantino receives a second salary from a United States-based company established by the organization to manage the 2026 World Cup. The British newspaper The Times reported that such payments were made to the FIFA president. Responding to these claims, a FIFA spokesperson stated, "لا يدفع فيفا راتباً ثانياً لرئيسه، كما يلتزم بكافة متطلبات الإفصاح المتعلقة بالتعويضات." The governing body maintains that compensation is handled through established internal processes. According to FIFA, "تتولى اللجنة الفرعية المستقلة للتعويضات تحديد التعويض السنوي لرئيس “الفيفا”، فضلاً عن المزايا التعاقدية الأخرى." These statements follow the report published by The Times regarding the financial arrangements of Gianni Infantino. FIFA asserts that it adheres to all requirements regarding the disclosure of executive compensation.
Disputed Financial Disclosure Reports
The Times claims that the alleged salary payments to Gianni Infantino remained absent from the official financial records released by FIFA. Documentation provided by the governing body regarding its annual expenditures did not list these specific funds according to the newspaper. Reporters from The Times stated that the financial details were not documented in the publicly available reports issued by the organization. FIFA maintains that its reporting practices align with international standards for transparency. These conflicting perspectives center on the internal accounting procedures used by the governing body based in Switzerland. The newspaper contends that the missing documentation contradicts the public disclosures provided by the organization regarding executive compensation. FIFA continues to reject the claims brought forward by the publication.
Comparing Reported Income Figures
The tax filing for the 2026 World Cup organizing company indicates Gianni Infantino received an additional 1.76 million euros for the year 2024. This figure appears in documentation related to the United States-based entity established to manage the tournament, contrasting with the compensation data released directly by the governing body.
FIFA’s own annual report showed Gianni Infantino’s income for 2024 was 4.274 million Swiss francs, which equates to 5.132 million dollars. The organization maintains that its internal financial records are accurate and complete. According to the governing body, its accounts are subject to independent audits and comply with tax regulations in Switzerland, the United States, and other countries.
Procedural oversight for executive pay remains a central point in the organization’s defense against the reported figures. FIFA stated that an independent compensation subcommittee determines the annual compensation and contractual benefits for the FIFA president. The governing body maintains that this subcommittee operates independently of the president to ensure that all financial arrangements meet established governance standards.