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FIFA president Infantino hit by disclosures of undisclosed $1.76 million payment
October 12, 2026 at 09:30 PM
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The Times reported that FIFA president Gianni Infantino received $1.76 million in additional payments from the World Cup subsidiary in 2024, money absent from FIFA's annual report.
- Tax filings show World Cup organizing subsidiary FWC2026 US Inc paid Infantino $1.76 million in 2024, a sum omitted from FIFA's annual report.
- FIFA's 2024 annual report listed Infantino's base salary, bonus, and allowances at 4.27 million Swiss francs.
- Miguel Maduro, former chair of FIFA's governance committee, called the undisclosed payments a clear violation of FIFA regulations and demanded an independent investigation.
- A FIFA spokesperson said the compensation subcommittee sets the president's remuneration, adding that the benefits are reported to US authorities per disclosure requirements.




