Infantino seeks third term at FIFA and generates controversy with unity attempt

G. Infantino, president of FIFA, has sparked controversy by announcing his intention to seek a third term in the organization. During the congress in Vancouver, he attempted to symbolically join the hands of the president of the Palestinian Football Federation and the vice president of the Israeli Federation, resulting in an awkward moment and the Palestinian representative leaving the stage.

Rajoub's Statements

According to the Palestinian delegation, Jibril Rajoub refused to shake hands with his Israeli counterpart, claiming he could not do so with someone he believes covers up Israeli fascism and genocide. This situation added to Infantino's announcement of seeking a third term at the Rabat congress next year, thus remaining in office for 15 years if reelected.

Iran's Situation in the 2026 World Cup

Infantino reaffirmed Iran's participation in the 2026 World Cup, emphasizing the importance of uniting nations through football. However, the absence of Iranian representation at the congress and the difficulties some members of the Persian delegation face in accessing Canada raise uncertainty about their participation in the tournament.

Controversy over High Prices

During the congress, Infantino also faced criticism for the high prices of World Cup tickets. He defended the sales process, stating that 90% of applications have already been sold out, although some question the economic accessibility of the event.

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