England, Wales, and Serbia withdraw support for Infantino's reelection bid
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 8:22 PM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
The Football Associations of England, Wales, and Serbia have retracted their support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino ahead of his anticipated reelection this spring. This follows a backlash against Infantino's recent proposal to sell stakes in the World Cup, which was abandoned on July 31 due to widespread criticism. While several European nations have joined the opposition, some countries, including Qatar and Morocco, continue to support Infantino. The situation is fluid, with possible paths including a no-confidence vote or a challenger entering the race before the November 18 deadline for new candidates.
- •Wales was the first to withdraw support on August 1.
- •Serbia followed suit on the same day, calling their decision logical.
- •England's Football Association plans to officially withdraw support soon.
- •Infantino's controversial World Cup proposal was scrapped last week.
- •Victor Montagliani is a potential challenger for the FIFA presidency.
- 8:22 PMYahoo Sports — England Withdraws Support for Infantino As Opposition Grows
"England, Wales, and Serbia all withdrew support for Infantino’s reelection.
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