Infantino Insists FIFA’s World Cup Plan Is Proposal and Not ‘Obligation’ FIFA's plan to create a $20 billion subsidiary to run its marquee events, including the World Cup, has sparked widespread criticism from regional confederations and fans worldwide.
At the heart of this controversy is the question: what exactly does FIFA stand to gain from this unprecedented move? Infantino claims that this is merely a "proposal" and not an "obligation.
" However, the numbers tell a different story. $20 billion is a significant sum, even by FIFA's standards, and it raises questions about who will ultimately benefit from this windfall.