Argentina backs Gianni Infantino amid calls for FIFA president's resignation
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 3:01 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
The Argentine Football Association (AFA) expressed its support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino on August 7, 2026. AFA president Claudio Tapia highlighted Infantino's contributions to football over the past decade and approved of FIFA's recent decision to withdraw a controversial $20 billion proposal. This plan faced significant backlash, leading to FIFA's apology to its member associations. Tapia reaffirmed Argentina's commitment to Infantino's leadership, especially with the upcoming FIFA Congress scheduled for March 18, 2027.
- •AFA shows support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino.
- •Tapia praises FIFA's response to the controversial proposal.
- •Argentina reaffirms commitment ahead of the FIFA Congress in March 2027.
- •Infantino's leadership has been questioned amid global calls for his resignation.
- 3:01 PMYahoo Sports — Argentina reveals stance on embattled FIFA president Gianni Infantino
"Nations around the world are calling for FIFA's president to resign – but Argentina will support him.
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