FIFA president Gianni Infantino is set to hold a crisis meeting with senior staff in Rabat, Morocco on Wednesday, as pressure on the Swiss official continues to intensify.

The gathering was called after a turbulent Tuesday that saw several damaging developments unfold in quick succession. Arsène Wenger and Infantino's own deputy both voiced criticism of his proposal to bring private investment into the World Cup. Jordan accused FIFA of "blackmailing" them over World Cup prize money in exchange for their backing of Infantino. And former FIFA president Sepp Blatter came out in support of Norway's Lise Klaveness as a potential replacement for the embattled incumbent.

A difficult day for the FIFA chief

The cascade of criticism marks a significant escalation in the challenges facing Infantino's leadership. With opposition emerging from within his own organisation — including from a close deputy — the Wednesday meeting in the Moroccan capital takes on considerable urgency.

The crisis talks come shortly after Infantino abandoned his controversial plans to sell a stake in the World Cup to private investors, a move that had drawn sharp rebukes from multiple football stakeholders.

The meeting in Rabat is expected to address the mounting fallout, though FIFA has not confirmed the agenda. Senior staff have been summoned to attend.