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Canada PM Carney says has no confidence in FIFA's Infantino

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Wednesday that he no longer holds confidence in Gianni Infantino's leadership of FIFA, voicing sharp criticism from a key co-host leader of the 2026 World Cup.

Published August 05,2026 10:37 PM
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, whose country co-hosted the 2026 World Cup, said Wednesday that he no longer had confidence in Gianni Infantino's ability to lead FIFA.

"Certainly I don't have confidence in Mr Infantino, after this point, given what transpired," Carney told reporters when asked about FIFA's chief's now-shelved plan to open the World Cup up to private investment.