FIFA President Gianni Infantino is reportedly facing increased scrutiny in connection with an affair involving footballer Folarin Balogun and the organisation of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, according to GoogleNewsEN.

According to GoogleNewsEN, the BBC has published a report raising questions about a matter that may affect Infantino’s position as president of world football’s governing body. The precise nature of the allegations or the specific circumstances surrounding the affair could not be fully verified on the basis of the available source material.

The matter is reported to be connected to the player Balogun and developments in the lead-up to the 2026 World Cup, which is scheduled to be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. According to GoogleNewsEN, the BBC raises the question of whether this affair carries sufficient weight to threaten Infantino’s continued leadership of FIFA.

Neither FIFA nor representatives of Infantino could be reached for comment on the basis of the available source material.

The reported affair arises at a time when FIFA continues to operate under international scrutiny following previous governance-related matters. The 2026 World Cup is considered one of the largest editions of the tournament in its history, featuring an expanded field of 48 participating nations.