French Football Federation withdraws support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 12:30 PM
Last updated Sep 10, 2026
The French Football Federation announced Thursday it has unanimously withdrawn its support for Gianni Infantino’s re-election bid as FIFA president. The executive committee cited concerns over FIFA’s governance and recent initiatives, specifically criticizing a now-abandoned plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private equity investors for $4.2 billion. The FFF stated that the FIFA president’s actions have damaged the image and unity of football. This move follows similar decisions by several other national associations, including England, Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. The FFF intends to initiate consultations with French and international figures to propose reforms for the governing body. FIFA officials have confirmed that Infantino still plans to stand for a final term in next March's elections.
- •The French Football Federation committee reached the decision unanimously on Thursday.
- •The federation cited conflicts with fundamental governance principles and the values of football.
- •A controversial $4.2 billion plan to sell World Cup stakes drove the decision to withdraw support.
- •Infantino remains the only declared candidate for the upcoming election.
- •UEFA intends to present an alternative candidate before the November 18 deadline.
- 12:30 PMYahoo Sports — French soccer federation withdraws support for Infantino’s FIFA re-election bid
- 12:18 PMYahoo Sports — French Football Federation withdraws support for FIFA chief Infantino
"The French Football Federation (FFF) has withdrawn support for Gianni Infantino’s bid to be re-elected as FIFA president next year. The Swiss has been under pressure since being forced to abandon a plan to seek private investors in a company that would run FIFA’s tournaments, which was opposed by three continental confederations.
"The French Football Federation withdrew its support for Gianni Infantino’s bid for another term as FIFA president on Thursday after his controversial plan to sell stakes in the World Cup. The FFF said the executive committee decision was unanimous. The FIFA presidential election is scheduled for March.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 12:30 PMFrench soccer federation withdraws support for Infantino’s FIFA re-election bid
The French Football Federation withdrew its support for Gianni Infantino’s bid for another term as FIFA president on Thursday after his controversial plan to sell stakes in the World Cup. The FFF said the executive committee decision was unanimous. The FIFA presidential election is scheduled for March.
- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 12:18 PMFrench Football Federation withdraws support for FIFA chief Infantino
The French Football Federation (FFF) has withdrawn support for Gianni Infantino’s bid to be re-elected as FIFA president next year. The Swiss has been under pressure since being forced to abandon a plan to seek private investors in a company that would run FIFA’s tournaments, which was opposed by three continental confederations.
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