According to RMC Sport, FIFA is in unprecedented turmoil after the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as a business venture pushed by FIFA President Gianni Infantino failed, leading some employees to openly call for a change in leadership.

French television channel RMC Sport published an investigation on Monday, stating that several FIFA employees anonymously provided exclusive testimonies. They expressed concerns about their jobs and wished to remain employed. Employees are deeply disturbed by the current situation of the world's largest sports organization, which is also linked to the chain reaction caused by the failure of the business plan previously disclosed by The Times.

The reality of the crisis

Both FIFA's permanent contract employees and independent staff are closely monitoring this crisis. For them, the successful and timely hosting of the 2026 FIFA World Cup is the result of their behind-the-scenes efforts. That tournament, held for the first time across three countries—the United States, Mexico, and Canada—presents immense logistical challenges.

These employees effectively travel globally, managing FIFA's various activities and offices across multiple continents. They have also been closely following The Times' disclosure of the business plan, and the subsequent strong public opinion and political turmoil it sparked both domestically and internationally.

How serious is the internal crisis?

French television channel RMC Sport collected exclusive testimonies from numerous employees, on the condition of anonymity to protect their jobs and career prospects. The media used this to understand the general sentiment within the world's largest sports organization and to assess the severity of this genuine crisis.

These testimonies reveal extreme dissatisfaction among employees with Infantino's management style, especially after the failure of the business plan, which was originally expected to generate substantial revenue. The plan ultimately devolved into an administrative and financial scandal, also drawing strong criticism from continental and national football associations.

Open calls for a change in leadership

It is noteworthy that some employees have begun to openly demand a change in FIFA's leadership. They believe that Infantino has lost his sense of prudent management and now makes unilateral decisions without consulting relevant parties within the organization, leading to a string of failures.

A high-ranking FIFA official stated: "The current situation cannot continue. FIFA is facing a real crisis of trust. Employees who have dedicated their time and effort to the successful hosting of the FIFA World Cup are deeply frustrated with the current management style."

Business plan failure ignites crisis

This internal turmoil stems from the aborted business venture pushed by Infantino. This plan originally aimed to generate significant revenue through various commercial projects utilizing the FIFA brand, but it faced strong opposition from continental and national football associations and was eventually temporarily shelved.

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