LaLiga President Javier Tebas has called on FIFA President Gianni Infantino to resign following the conclusion of the 2026 World Cup, which wrapped up in New York on Sunday with Spain securing a 1-0 victory over Argentina to claim their second title.

Tebas launched a scathing critique of FIFA’s tournament management, specifically targeting the implementation of hydration breaks and the musical performance during the final, while also citing the Folarin Balogun incident as evidence of Infantino’s mismanagement of the federation.

“FIFA organizes events according to their own interests, rather than for the benefit of football. If they require a 27-minute break, they simply create one,” Tebas said.

“Hydration breaks are absurd. We have them in LaLiga, but only under extreme heat conditions. The stadiums in Dallas, LA, and Atlanta were air-conditioned; I even had to wear a sweater in the stands! It was ridiculous, all for a commercial interruption,” he added.

Tebas also pointed to the Balogun situation as further evidence of FIFA’s problematic governance. “They were fortunate that Belgium eliminated the USA, as otherwise, a scandal could have arisen that might have cost Infantino his position. With Belgium’s victory, they managed to suppress the issue. However, this is merely the tip of the iceberg. Infantino should resign; his time has come,” Tebas declared.

The LaLiga president acknowledged that Infantino retains significant support within football’s power structure. “Yet, he enjoys the backing of the establishment and national federations. There is no opposing candidate; no one is willing to run for a position they are likely to lose. The system is fundamentally flawed. In the USA, I have heard many voices criticizing Infantino and opposing his actions,” he stated, according to Tribal Football.

Gianni Infantino and FIFA faced intense scrutiny throughout the tournament, particularly due to alterations made to the traditional organization of the competition. These changes prompted UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin to boycott the final in New York.

A major point of contention during the tournament involved the US government’s intervention in the Folarin Balogun decision. President Donald Trump disclosed that he had urged Infantino to reassess the decision after the striker received a red card, leading to the suspension of his ban upon review.