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  • FIFA’s wealth after the World Cup in Qatar - $4 billion in reserves are to be shared among the 211 member federations
  • Infantino had no opponent for four more years in office

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Since Infantino’s first re-election in 2019, two of football’s biggest issues were FIFA wanting biennial World Cups and storied clubs wanting a European Super League. Both plans failed.

Gianni Infantino re-elected FIFA president until 2027

FIFA president Gianni Infantino was re-elected to lead a richer-than-ever football body until 2027 with an ambition to add new and bigger competitions despite the growing wariness of him in Europe.

FIFA’s wealth after the World Cup in Qatar - $4 billion in reserves, which are to be shared among the 211 member federations and lots more to come from the expanded 104-game edition in 2026 in North America - are big reasons why Infantino had no opponent on Thursday in Rwanda for four more years in office.

Since Infantino’s first re-election in 2019, two of football’s biggest issues were FIFA wanting biennial World Cups and storied clubs wanting a European Super League. Both plans failed.

Also read: FIFA World Cup 2026 to expand from projected 80 matches to 104

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