Archive · 31 Jul 2026
FIFA Faces Opposition Over $20B World Cup Plan
FIFA wants to spend $20 billion to help build new stadiums for the World Cup.
The president, Gianni Infantino, needs most football clubs around the world to agree.
But many clubs in the CONCACAF region and the UEFA group say no.
If 16 more clubs say no, the plan can’t happen.
FIFA is saying it will keep trying, but the clubs are worried about the cost.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino faces growing opposition from CONCACAF member associations over a $20 billion World Cup investment plan.
The plan requires a majority of 106 FIFA members to approve, but 90 members have publicly opposed it.
If an additional sixteen members oppose, the plan cannot be enacted.
UEFA and CONCACAF have threatened to block the plan, prompting FIFA to defend its stance.
The controversy highlights internal divisions within FIFA over large‑scale football projects.
- Who
- FIFA President Gianni Infantino
- What
- Opposition to a $20 billion World Cup investment plan
- Plan Cost
- $20 billion
- Required Votes
- 106 FIFA members
- Opposing Votes
- 90 members
- Critical Threshold
- 16 more opposing votes would block plan