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FIFA chief Gianni Infantino to stand for re-election

The next FIFA presidential election is due to take place at the 77th FIFA Congress on Thursday, 18 March 2027 in Rabat, Morocco.

6 September 2026

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UEFA preparing criminal complaint against FIFA chief in Swiss courts

Gianni Infantino was widely expected to detoxify the FIFA brand when he took over from his disgraced predecessor Sepp Blatter in 2016.

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UEFA expected to cancel planned boycott of FIFA tournaments

In late July, UEFA announced its 55 member associations would take no part in FIFA competitions as long as the world governing body's FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) proposal remained alive.

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FIFA confirms COO Kevin Lamour has left after criticising Infantino

The senior FIFA executive had warned speaking out against Infantino's controversial investment plan could cost him his job.

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New Zealand withdraws support for FIFA chief Gianni Infantino

The Oceania Football Confederation issued its own statement on Friday, welcoming FIFA's decision to ditch the FFE investment proposal and signalling its support for Infantino.

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Euroviews. FIFA: What the Infantino case tells us about football governance

Former FIFA and UEFA adviser, finance and football expert Ebru Koksal shines a light on lack of governance, transparency and representation in football governance. Against the backdrop of the Infantino case, she identifies in an OpEd insights that can be applied to the corporate sector as a whole.

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Trump signals support for Infantino as FIFA crisis rumbles on

"If he is gone, it will never be as successful or profitable again," US President Donald Trump wrote of Infantino and the World Cup in a post on Truth Social.

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UEFA, AFC, CONCACAF target embattled Infantino in damning open letter

The open letter criticised Infantino’s judgment and called on FIFA to apologise for poor leadership rather than miscommunication amid its failed attempt to sell a stake in the World Cup to private investors.

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FIFA defends Infantino over allegations of 'lover' pay-off at UEFA

After staying silent during Infantino's plan outcry, FIFA now defends its president over what it calls a 'concerted and ongoing effort' to undermine his leadership. This comes after revelations stating Infantino's 'lover' was paid off by UEFA when he was general secretary.

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The great Infantino divide: Who is for and against the FIFA chief?

The Norwegian Football Association has called for Infantino to resign while Mexico and Argentina have come out in support of the beleaguered FIFA boss.

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UEFA may still boycott FIFA events despite Infantino apology

"Yesterday’s announcement that some people employed by the FIFA President (and whose careers depend on his favour) agree with him changes nothing," UEFA said in a statement on Thursday.

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Infantino vows to carry on as FIFA chief following crisis meeting

FIFA issued a statement late on Wednesday saying that Infantino retained the "full support" of Secretary General Mattias Grafström and members of the FIFA management board.

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Portugal legend Luis Figo slams Infantino and calls for him to resign

"It is too late to save his dignity but it is not too late to save football. He should go. Now," Figo wrote in a post on X.

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Former FIFA Vice President Prince Ali accuses Infantino of 'blackmail'

In a social media post, Prince Ali said that during the World Cup — where Jordan made its debut in June — he was told if he endorsed FIFA President Gianni Infantino “it would go a long way to helping our FA out.”

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Wales, Serbia and Sweden withdraw support for Infantino's re-election

The announcements come after a loss of confidence in Infantino's leadership following an attempt to sell stakes in FIFA competitions to private investors.

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UEFA says it 'lost confidence' in Infantino despite shelving FIFA deal

FIFA president Gianni Infantino came under increasing fire from continental governing bodies on Saturday despite scrapping a widely-derided plan to allow private investment in the World Cup.