FIFA History Spotlighted by Uruguay World Title Controversy and President Tenure Overview

The Association of Historians and Researchers of Uruguayan Football (AHIFU) refuted Luis Suárez's claim that Uruguay has only two World Cup titles, reaffirming that FIFA officially recognizes four titles, which appear on the national team's badge. The organization cited historical records from the 1924 Olympic football tournament and FIFA's museum in Geneva confirming Uruguay's four championships.

Separately, FIFA's governance record shows that in its 122‑year existence the federation has been led by just nine presidents. Notable long‑term leaders include Jules Rimet (33 years), João Havelange (24 years) and Joseph Blatter (17 years). After the 2015 corruption scandal, reforms limited presidents to three four‑year terms. Gianni Infantino, who took office in 2016, began his first official term in 2019 and was re‑elected in 2023 in Kigali, Rwanda.