The World Cup's Governance Crisis: A Breakaway Looms on the Horizon The 2026 World Cup has been marred by controversy, including Donald Trump's influence over FIFA's decisions and sky high ticket prices that have priced out many fans.
Beneath these issues lies a deeper problem: the concentration of power within FIFA itself. FIFA's actions in recent years have eroded trust among its member nations and their fans.
The organization's decision to award Trump its inaugural Peace Prize last December was a unilateral move by President Gianni Infantino that sparked widespread outrage.