FIFA's Chief Operating Officer, Kevin Lamour, has departed the organization following his public criticism of President Gianni Infantino's ultimately withdrawn plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors.

• The working relationship between FIFA and Lamour ended on August 17, 2026.
• Key figures involved include FIFA President Gianni Infantino and former COO Kevin Lamour.
• Lamour had publicly stated that FIFA staff were "deceived" by Infantino's lack of openness regarding the sale, which was reportedly worth roughly $20 billion.