How NZ Football could get a $70m payday for backing Gianni Infantino's plan

Home / Sport / Football / Football World CupAFP29 Jul, 2026 10:01 PM4 mins to readFifa president Gianni Infantino. Photo / PhotosportFifa president Gianni Infantino. Photo / PhotosportAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.Fifa president Gianni Infantino has said that the proposed launch of a private subsidiary to exploit the commercial benefits of the World Cup was “an opportunity but not an obligation”.If approved the proposal could be worth $70 million for New Zealand Football.

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How NZ Football could get a $70m payday for backing Gianni Infantino's plan

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