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2026 World Cup: Gianni Infantino, the controversial emperor of football business
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2026 World Cup: Gianni Infantino, the controversial emperor of football business

Le Monde (English) · Jun 11, 2026, 10:45 AM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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The head of world football will kick off the 2026 World Cup alongside Donald Trump on June 11, launching a tournament of unprecedented scale. More countries, more matches, more revenue: The event will reflect the strategy he has pursued since taking over at the helm of FIFA 10 years ago, to grow the

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