French Football Federation withdraws support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino

The French Football Federation is expected to announce the withdrawal of its support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino during a committee meeting scheduled for this Thursday. This shift aligns the French governing body with other national associations, including Sweden, Scotland, Italy, and Belgium, as well as FIFA Council vice-president Sandor Csanyi. The decision follows opposition to a previously proposed plan to privatize the World Cup. Infantino is currently the sole candidate seeking a new term at the head of the organization. The FIFA presidential election is set to take place on March 18, 2027, in Rabat. While no formal announcement has been made, officials are expected to confirm the stance later this afternoon.

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