Concacaf countries weigh withdrawing support for Gianni Infantino
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 9:41 AM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
Concacaf nations are contemplating the withdrawal of their support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino. All 41 members had previously endorsed his re-election campaign before the World Cup but are now reconsidering their positions following increasing pressure and dissatisfaction. This potential shift aligns with similar actions taken by European countries, reflecting a growing divide within FIFA regarding Infantino's leadership. The confederation is yet to formally announce any decisions regarding these endorsements.
- •Concacaf includes 41 members from North America, Central America, and the Caribbean.
- •Countries had submitted letters backing Infantino's re-election before the World Cup.
- •Pressure on Infantino is mounting from multiple confederations.
- •No formal decisions have been made regarding support withdrawal yet.
- 9:41 AMThe Guardian Sport — Concacaf countries considering withdrawing support for under-fire Gianni Infantino
"Confederation which represents Americas unhappy Pressure growing on the beleaguered Fifa president A number of Concacaf countries are considering following Europe’s lead by formally removing their support for the Fifa president Gianni Infantino. All 41 members of Concacaf, the confederation which represents North America, Central America and the Caribbean, are understood to have submitted letters of endorsement for Infantino’s re-election campaign before the World Cup, but many are now giving serious consideration to withdrawing them. Continue reading...
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