La Liga president Javier Tebas has blamed Fifa for damaging the soccer sector and demanded that president Gianni Infantino resign. His remarks follow the end of the 2026 World Cup with proposals emerging to grow the 2030 tournament from 48 to 64 teams.

Tebas told the Italian newspaper La Gazzetta dello Sport that expanding the number of national teams serves no purpose. Soccer extends well beyond the World Cup as the flagship event and cannot focus only on that competition. Domestic leagues provide the real foundation for the sport.

He stated that Fifa is harming an industry that creates thousands of jobs simply to stage a 40-day event featuring a small group of players. Fewer national teams are required along with stronger safeguards for club football across all levels. The choices being taken show a lack of awareness and amount to irresponsible moves.

Tebas called for Infantino to depart his role. His period in charge has concluded yet he retains backing from the federations so little else can be said. No rival candidate exists because nobody wishes to run only to lose. The structure is flawed from within.

During recent days in America many voices expressed opposition to Infantino and disagreed with his actions yet they speak privately without taking steps. Silence or complicity may prove equally damaging since those who stay quiet understand the harm being done to soccer.

Infantino has drawn controversy over his decade as Fifa president. He appears set for re-election to a fourth term at the March 2027 congress though Tebas suggested the Folarin Balogun incident could have ended his time if the USA had defeated Belgium in the last 16.

The USA forward received a suspended one-match ban from Fifa after a call from Donald Trump to Infantino. The disciplinary committee lifted the suspension based on rules and facts according to Infantino.

Tebas described the handling of the American player's ban as highly concerning. Belgium's victory over the USA helped bury the issue and avoided potential consequences for Infantino. Such episodes represent only the surface. Fifa manages matters to suit its own goals rather than the interests of soccer. A 27-minute half-time break would be introduced if desired.

Hydration breaks occur in La Liga only during genuine heat yet the recent breaks served advertising needs. Stadiums in Dallas Los Angeles and Atlanta featured air conditioning so the claim of extreme conditions did not hold.