Carlos Cordeiro

Carlos Cordeiro, a senior adviser to FIFA President Gianni Infantino, has resigned from his position. His departure comes as a protest against FIFA's proposals to sell a stake in its World Cups and other events to private equity investors. Cordeiro was also a member of the White House's task force for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The news of his resignation follows growing pressure on FIFA and Infantino regarding these investment plans. This development highlights internal dissent within FIFA concerning its financial strategies and the potential impact on the sport's governance. Cordeiro's resignation signifies a notable reaction from within FIFA's advisory ranks to the proposed commercialization of its major tournaments.