Gianni Infantino is a Swiss-Italian football administrator born on March 23, 1970, in Brig, Switzerland, to Italian immigrant parents. He has been serving as the president of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) since February 26, 2016, becoming the first Italian to hold the position. Prior to his FIFA presidency, Infantino had a long career at the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA), joining in 2000 and rising to the role of Secretary General in 2009. During his UEFA tenure, he was instrumental in introducing key initiatives such as Financial Fair Play regulations, the expansion of the UEFA European Championship to 24 teams, and the creation of the UEFA Nations League[1][2][4]. As FIFA president, Infantino has overseen the 2018 World Cup in Russia and the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, both of which he described as "the best World Cup ever." He advocated for expanding the FIFA World Cup to 40 teams and played a significant role in selecting Saudi Arabia to host the 2034 tournament. Under his leadership, FIFA has undergone governance reforms aimed at increasing transparency and stability, with enhanced investment in football development and the creation of a dedicated Women’s Football Division. Infantino also secured partnerships between FIFA and major international organizations such as UNESCO and the World Health Organization, leveraging football’s social impact to address global challenges[1][3][4][6]. In addition to his football administration roles, Infantino became a member of the International Olympic Committee in 2020. His leadership continues to shape global football, including overseeing the upcoming expanded 48-team FIFA World Cup scheduled for 2026. Infantino is married to Leena Al Ashqar and has four children. His estimated net worth is around $14 million, reflecting his influential position in sports administration[1][2][5].