Cordeiro Resigns Amidst Pressure on FIFA Over World Cup Plans

A senior adviser to FIFA President Gianni Infantino, according to Al Jazeera, has resigned following proposals for private investment in World Cups, increasing pressure on the organization.

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By AUZZ Newsdesk (Al Jazeera)

Published Friday 31 July 2026 at 10:10 am AEST 2 min read

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