Figures in European football support Wenger for potential FIFA presidency run
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 15, 2026, 6:35 AM
Last updated Oct 15, 2026
Senior figures in European football have indicated they want Arsene Wenger to challenge Gianni Infantino for the FIFA presidency. Infantino is expected to run unopposed despite recent controversies surrounding FIFA's governance. Wenger, who has led FIFA's football development since 2019, attended a dinner with Infantino in Zurich, where the FIFA Council is meeting to discuss crucial issues, including an increase in football development funding. While Wenger has yet to declare an interest in candidacy, supporters suggest he could unify various factions within world football against Infantino's administration.
- •Arsene Wenger is rumored to be a candidate against Gianni Infantino.
- •FIFA Council meeting is addressing governance reforms and development funding.
- •Infantino faces criticism from European and North American football leaders.
- •Wenger has not publicly commented on a potential presidential run.
- •Ramon Vega is currently the only declared candidate for the presidency.
- 6:35 AMYahoo Sports — Could Wenger really take on Infantino and run for Fifa presidency?
- 6:35 AMBBC Sport — Could Wenger really take on Infantino and run for Fifa presidency?
"Senior figures in European football tell BBC Sport they want former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger to run as a surprise candidate against Gianni Infantino.
"Senior figures in European football tell BBC Sport they want former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger to run as a surprise candidate against Gianni Infantino.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 15, 2026, 6:35 AMCould Wenger really take on Infantino and run for Fifa presidency?
Senior figures in European football tell BBC Sport they want former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger to run as a surprise candidate against Gianni Infantino.
- BBC SportOct 15, 2026, 6:35 AMCould Wenger really take on Infantino and run for Fifa presidency?
Senior figures in European football tell BBC Sport they want former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger to run as a surprise candidate against Gianni Infantino.
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