FA to review stance on Gianni Infantino’s re-election for FIFA presidency
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 11:07 AM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
Mark Bullingham, chief executive of the FA, stated that the organization will determine its position on Gianni Infantino’s potential re-election during a board review. Infantino's presidency has faced scrutiny amid various controversies, particularly regarding the ongoing World Cup. Some federations have already expressed support for Infantino, although not without growing dissent within FIFA. The FA has not yet committed to a public stance, emphasizing a careful approach regarding FIFA's political and the implications of ticket pricing during the World Cup.
- •FA will conduct a board review on Infantino's re-election position.
- •Infantino faces criticism over controversies surrounding the World Cup.
- •Some federations have endorsed Infantino despite internal dissent.
- •Bullingham highlights income disparities among FIFA member nations.
- •Changes to ticket pricing were implemented for the World Cup.
- 11:07 AMYahoo Sports — FA chief outlines stance on Gianni Infantino’s controversial run for Fifa re-election
"FA chief executive Mark Bullingham discussed the prospect of Infantino being elected for another term amid the various issues that have plagued the ongoing World Cup
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