English FA plans to withdraw support for Gianni Infantino
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 11:03 AM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
The English Football Association (FA) will withdraw backing for Gianni Infantino’s re-election as FIFA president following his scrapped World Cup privatization bid. Infantino faced severe criticism after his proposal, which was opposed by three confederations, was abandoned. Wales was the first to retract support, with England expected to follow soon. UEFA has also communicated a loss of confidence in Infantino and is considering legal action regarding the sell-off scheme. Prime Minister Andy Burnham criticized Infantino’s leadership as detrimental to FIFA, as calls for his resignation mount ahead of the March 2027 elections.
- •FA is expected to send a letter to FIFA withdrawing support.
- •UEFA lost confidence in Infantino after the failed proposal.
- •Wales first to retract support, with England likely to follow.
- •Calls for Infantino's resignation are increasing.
- •U.S. President Trump denies involvement in the privatization plans.
- 11:03 AMYahoo Sports — English and Welsh FAs withdraw support for FIFA president Infantino
- 9:17 AMYahoo Sports — English FA to withdraw support for Gianni Infantino after scrapped World Cup sell-off
"The English and Welsh associations have formally withdrawn their support for Gianni Infantino as the pressure continues to mount on the FIFA president. The Swiss announced on Saturday that plans to sell stakes in a company which would run FIFA competitions to private investors had been scrapped, amid opposition from three continents and a boycott threat from UEFA.
"Infantino’s position as Fifa president is under heavy scrutiny after his failed plan to sell off the World Cup
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 11:03 AMEnglish and Welsh FAs withdraw support for FIFA president Infantino
The English and Welsh associations have formally withdrawn their support for Gianni Infantino as the pressure continues to mount on the FIFA president. The Swiss announced on Saturday that plans to sell stakes in a company which would run FIFA competitions to private investors had been scrapped, amid opposition from three continents and a boycott threat from UEFA.
- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 9:17 AMEnglish FA to withdraw support for Gianni Infantino after scrapped World Cup sell-off
Infantino’s position as Fifa president is under heavy scrutiny after his failed plan to sell off the World Cup
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