FIFA, Gianni Infantino and former FIFA governance official Miguel Maduro
12 October 2026
FIFA president Gianni Infantino faces fresh scrutiny following reports of an additional $1.76 million payment from a World Cup organising subsidiary that was not included in FIFA’s published remuneration figures. Critics allege the omission may breach the governing body’s transparency requirements.
Reporting based on US tax filings identifies payments from FWC2026 US Inc alongside Infantino’s separately disclosed FIFA compensation. Former governance official Miguel Maduro called for an investigation, arguing that remuneration from affiliated entities should also be disclosed. No formal finding of wrongdoing is established in the supplied report.