FIFA Accuses UEFA Leaders of Harassment and Misinformation Campaign Against Infantino

FIFA claims European football leaders are harassing Gianni Infantino and spreading false information about the World Cup deal.

Editorial Desk

September 29, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Geneva, Switzerland — FIFA has launched a sharp accusation against European football officials, alleging they have engaged in harassment against its president, Gianni Infantino, and attempted to sway the upcoming presidential election by disseminating false information regarding the World Cup venture.

The organization has also accused UEFA of orchestrating a misinformation campaign against Infantino, with allegations that the European governing body sought to undermine his leadership and influence public perception of FIFA’s commercial strategies.

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FIFA claims that UEFA has been involved in a smear campaign against it and its leadership, intensifying an ongoing conflict over the canceled plan to sell commercial stakes in the World Cup. The dispute comes as UEFA reportedly prepares to file criminal charges against Infantino in Switzerland over the abandoned deal.

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