Gianni Infantino is a Swiss-Italian football administrator who has served as the President of FIFA since February 2016. He was elected to lead the organization after previously working as the General Secretary of the UEFA, where he played a key role in various football competitions in Europe. Under Infantino's leadership, FIFA has focused on expanding the global reach of football, including increasing the number of teams in the FIFA World Cup from 32 to 48 starting in 2026. He has also emphasized the importance of financial transparency and development programs for football associations worldwide.