FIFA president Gianni Infantino has once again found himself in the spotlight during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, not only for overseeing football’s biggest tournament but also for his frequent travel across the United States, Canada and Mexico aboard a private jet.
The 56-year-old has attended several matches throughout the competition, with his travel arrangements and earnings drawing fresh attention. While the private jet is reportedly sponsored by Qatar Airways, questions surrounding Infantino’s salary, net worth and relationship with world leaders have continued to generate discussion.
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What is Gianni Infantino’s net worth?
Gianni Infantino’s net worth is estimated to be between $14 million and $16 million. Most of his wealth has come from his long administrative career in international football.
Before becoming FIFA president in 2016, Infantino spent more than 15 years with UEFA, where he held several legal and commercial positions before rising through the organisation’s leadership ranks.
According to reports, his annual salary and bonus package now stands at around $6 million, making him one of the highest-paid executives in global sport.
From Switzerland to FIFA president
Born Giovanni Vincenzo Infantino on March 23, 1970, in Brig, Switzerland, he is the son of Italian immigrants and grew up in a multilingual region close to the Italian border.
Infantino holds Swiss, Italian and Lebanese citizenships. His football administration career began at UEFA in 2000, where he became known for handling legal and commercial affairs before eventually succeeding Sepp Blatter as FIFA president in 2016.
Since taking charge, he has overseen major changes to FIFA competitions, including the expansion of the FIFA World Cup and Club World Cup.
Trump links spark fresh attention
Infantino’s relationship with US President Donald Trump has also come under renewed scrutiny during the World Cup.
According to reports citing Trump’s 2025 financial disclosure, the US president received 10 FIFA match tickets worth more than $15,000 from Infantino, including tickets for the FIFA Club World Cup final at MetLife Stadium.
The disclosures resurfaced amid reports that dozens of members of the European Parliament questioned FIFA’s decision to award Trump the FIFA Peace Prize, further fuelling debate over the football chief’s ties with political leaders.
As the World Cup heads towards its knockout stages, Infantino remains one of the tournament’s most visible figures, balancing football administration with increasing public scrutiny over his earnings, travel and high-profile relationships.
