Swiss football administrator and FIFA president since 2016. He expanded the World Cup to 48 teams and created the 32-team Club World Cup.
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1970Gianni Infantino born in BrigGianni Infantino is born in Brig, Switzerland, to Italian parents.
2000Gianni Infantino joins UEFAThe lawyer joins European football's governing body.
2009Gianni Infantino becomes UEFA general secretaryInfantino becomes UEFA's chief executive and the face of its Champions League draws.
2016Gianni Infantino elected FIFA presidentAfter the Sepp Blatter scandal, Infantino wins a special election.
2017Gianni Infantino expands the World Cup to 48 teamsThe FIFA Council approves Infantino's plan from 2026.
2018Gianni Infantino's first World CupThe World Cup in Russia is the first with VAR.
2019Gianni Infantino re-elected unopposedInfantino wins a second term.
2020Gianni Infantino faces Swiss criminal proceedingsA special prosecutor investigates his meetings with the Swiss attorney general. He denies wrongdoing.
2022Gianni Infantino's speech opens the Qatar World CupInfantino's "Today I feel" speech defends the hosts on the eve of the tournament.
2023Gianni Infantino re-elected for a third termInfantino is again the only candidate.
2024Gianni Infantino confirms Saudi Arabia for 2034FIFA awards the 2030 and 2034 World Cups in one vote.
2025Gianni Infantino launches the 32-team Club World CupThe expanded tournament is held in the United States. Chelsea win the final on 13 July.
2025Gianni Infantino gives Trump the FIFA Peace PrizeInfantino presents the new award to President Trump in Washington.
2026Gianni Infantino faces a complaint from PlatiniMichel Platini files a criminal complaint in France against FIFA and Infantino.
2026Gianni Infantino opens the 48-team World CupThe first World Cup with 48 teams is held in the US, Canada and Mexico.