FIFA’s Infantino avoids questions on his future amid growing uncertainty

Upon arrival at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, Infantino remained tightlipped on his re-election as FIFA president.Published On 6 Sep 20266 Sep 2026FIFA president Gianni Infantino is staying mum on the leadership challenge he faces as a result of his failed plan to sell rights to private investors in the World Cup, and he declined to answer questions about his re-election upon arrival at the Under-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland.Infantino, who faces continuing pressure and the prospect of a criminal case, was in the stands speaking with Polish football federation president Cezary Kulesza as hosts Poland faced Argentina on the opening day of the tournament on Saturday.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4FIFA accuses UEFA of ‘smear campaign’ over Infantino, World Cup planlist 2 of 4Man Utd in ‘good place’ ahead of Premier League trip to Evertonlist 3 of 4The number 10 shirt must not retire with Messilist 4 of 4Fenerbahce’s Greenwood, Guendouzi handed fines and bans after brawl at Lyonend of listHowever, when he arrived at the Arena Katowice, the 56-year-old avoided questions about his future at the global governing body for football.“There will be a lot to say, but there w...