Gianni Infantino received a significant boost to his annual earnings, with a 33% increase in his bonus contributing to a total compensation package of about US$6 million, according to figures released by FIFA.
While his base salary remained unchanged at 2.6 million Swiss francs (around US$3.3 million), his bonus rose to 2.2 million Swiss francs (about US$2.78 million) in 2025, up from 1.65 million Swiss francs in each of the previous two years.
The increase came during a year in which FIFA staged its first expanded men’s Club World Cup in the United States, a tournament that reportedly generated around US$2 billion in revenue.
FIFA’s overall revenue for the current four-year cycle is expected to reach at least US$13 billion through the 2026 World Cup, which will be hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Looking ahead, FIFA has set an ambitious revenue target of US$14 billion for the 2027–2030 cycle. This period will include another edition of the Club World Cup, as well as major international tournaments such as the 2027 Women’s World Cup in Brazil and the 2030 Men’s World Cup, which will be co-hosted by Spain, Portugal, and Morocco, with additional matches in Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
FIFA also plans to increase its financial support for global football development, allocating US$2.7 billion to its 211 member associations and regional bodies — about a 20% rise compared to the current cycle.
Infantino, who has led FIFA since 2016, is expected to seek re-election next year for a fourth and final term, which would extend his presidency to 2031, the maximum allowed under current rules.
His salary and bonuses are determined by a FIFA-appointed compensation panel, part of governance reforms introduced when he first took office.
