English FA withdraws support for Gianni Infantino after apology
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 4:30 PM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
The English Football Association has formally withdrawn its backing for Gianni Infantino's re-election as FIFA president following his apology for a controversial World Cup sell-off plan. Infantino's proposal had faced widespread criticism and was ultimately shelved after significant pushback from several confederations, including UEFA. Despite the apology and assurances of support from FIFA leadership, the FA's decision reflects ongoing discontent with Infantino's leadership. The FA is calling for a thorough review of his leadership as he prepares for re-election in March 2027.
- •FA retracts support for Infantino after apology for his sell-off plan.
- •Wales was the first national association to withdraw support earlier in the week.
- •UEFA has lost confidence in Infantino, threatening boycotts of FIFA events.
- •Infantino's leadership is under pressure as calls for his resignation grow.
- •He plans to run for re-election in March 2027 despite the backlash.
- 4:30 PMYahoo Sports — English FA send letter withdrawing support for Gianni Infantino despite apology
"Infantino apologised for his World Cup sell-off plan in a letter released on Wednesday but that changed nothing for the FA
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