The week that shook Gianni Infantino, FIFA and global soccer

Hot off the heels of the **2026 men’s World Cup –** FIFA president Gianni Infantino unveiled a proposal to sell a stake in FIFA competitions to private investors. After widespread condemnation from the public and FIFA member associations, the proposal has been scrapped. Now the question is: **Can Infantino hold onto his grip on the FIFA presidency?** What is next for FIFA? And, what did this all mean for the women’s game? On this episode of **Full Time**, **Jillian Sakovits** is joined by ***The Athletic’s*** **Megan Feringa** to take the listener inside the week that shook FIFA and the move that could cost Infantino everything. Megan also reacts to Monday’s breaking news that **Manchester United manager Marc Skinner** has left the **English Women’s Super League** club by mutual consent. **PLUS:** **Asli Pelit** hops on the pod and breaks down the best moments from the **NWSL** weekend, including **Gotham FC’s** journey to the top, the **Royals**’ big win over the **Thorns** and **Jess Fishlock** keeping the time on its toes. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\__ HOST: Jillian Sakovits GUESTS: Asli Pelit, Megan Feringa PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\__ Referenced on the show: Inside the week that shook Gianni Infantino, FIFA and the football world FIFA scraps World Cup private investment plans as Infantino fights for his future UEFA threatens FIFA, Joshua Kushner with legal action over World Cup investment plan English FA to withdraw support for Gianni Infantino’s FIFA re-election Gotham and USWNT defender Emily Sonnett to miss remainder of NWSL season after knee surgery \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\__ Get in touch: [⁠⁠fulltime@theathletic.com⁠⁠](mailto:fulltime@theathletic.com) Follow on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltime Subscribe to our YouTube channel: here Subscribe to the Full Time newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports hub ⁠⁠here * * * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.