Gianni Infantino confirms he will stand for FIFA presidential re-election
21 sources • 4 min read • Latest: Sep 6, 2026, 8:36 PM
Last updated Sep 6, 2026

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has confirmed his intention to stand for re-election during the upcoming FIFA Congress in Morocco next year. The move follows recent internal criticism regarding his efforts to sell stakes in FIFA tournaments to private investors. Despite facing pressure to step down from the presidency, Infantino has rejected calls to resign. Opponents seeking to challenge his leadership must officially declare their intentions by November 18. The FIFA spokesperson reaffirmed that the president's position remains unchanged from his initial announcement made this past April regarding his candidacy for the 2027 term.
- •Gianni Infantino will run for re-election as FIFA president next March.
- •The election is scheduled to take place at the FIFA Congress in Morocco.
- •Candidates have until November 18 to announce their intention to challenge for the presidency.
- •Infantino faced criticism for proposing the sale of FIFA tournament stakes to private investors.
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- 2:22 PMESPN — Infantino sticking to reelection bid amid backlash
- 2:03 PMThe Guardian Sport — Embattled Fifa president Infantino declares intention to stand for re-election
"Infantino is under pressure to resign Uefa has led calls for president to quit The Fifa president, Gianni Infantino, has reiterated his desire to stand for re-election despite the continuing controversy surrounding his leadership. Infantino refused to answer questions about his future when asked by reporters at the Women’s Under-20 World Cup in Poland on Saturday. He is under severe pressure to resign after trying to sell stakes in Fifa tournaments, including the World Cup, to private investors. Continue reading...
"FIFA president Gianni Infantino will stand for a fourth term at the FIFA presidential election set for March 18, 2027, in Rabat, Morocco, the world governing body confirmed Sunday. The announcement comes amid deep tension with UEFA, which has led fierce criticism of Infantino’s leadership following his now-scrapped plan to sell private investment stakes in […] The post It’s Official: Infantino Confirms Re-Election Bid as UEFA Prepares a Challenge appeared first on HEAVY.
"Gianni Infantino will stand in next March's FIFA presidential election, despite the backlash over his now-abandoned plan to bring private investment into the World Cup, football's global governing body announced Sunday.The 56-year-old Swiss has taken a pummelling since the announcement in late July of his short-lived FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) plan to bring private investment into FIFA events.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 8:36 PMFIFA Confirms Infantino Will Seek Re-Election As President In 2027
FIFA announced on Sunday that President, Gianni Infantino will seek re-election in 2027. Infantino has been under fire after proposing his FIFA Forward Enterprise poan.
- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 4:42 PMIt’s Official: Infantino Confirms Re-Election Bid as UEFA Prepares a Challenge
FIFA president Gianni Infantino will stand for a fourth term at the FIFA presidential election set for March 18, 2027, in Rabat, Morocco, the world governing body confirmed Sunday. The announcement comes amid deep tension with UEFA, which has led fierce criticism of Infantino’s leadership following his now-scrapped plan to sell private investment stakes in […] The post It’s Official: Infantino Confirms Re-Election Bid as UEFA Prepares a Challenge appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 3:35 PMInfantino to stand for re-election as FIFA president despite failed World Cup sell-off plan
FIFA President Gianni Infantino will stand for re-election, world soccer's governing body said Sunday. Infantino has faced increasing pressure over his failed plan to sell stakes in the World Cup. Despite widespread calls for him to step down, FIFA said Infantino will seek next year to win a fourth and final term in office through 2031.
- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 3:24 PMFIFA president Gianni Infantino will stand for re-election in 2027 amid concerns over leadership
Infantino refused to answer questions about a possible resignation and surrounding controversies during the Women's Under-20 World Cup in Poland.
- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 2:57 PMGianni Infantino to run for FIFA president in 2027: ‘Nothing has changed’
Since the fallout of the FIFA Forward Enterprise mess, embattled president Gianni Infantino has been inundated with questions about his future as head of the world soccer governing body.
- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 2:27 PM'Nothing has changed': FIFA confirms Infantino to run for re-election
Gianni Infantino will stand in next March's FIFA presidential election, despite the backlash over his now-abandoned plan to bring private investment into the World Cup, football's global governing body announced Sunday.The 56-year-old Swiss has taken a pummelling since the announcement in late July of his short-lived FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) plan to bring private investment into FIFA events.
- ESPNSep 6, 2026, 2:22 PMInfantino sticking to reelection bid amid backlash
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has reiterated his desire to stand for re-election despite the continuing controversy surrounding his leadership.
- The Guardian SportSep 6, 2026, 2:03 PMEmbattled Fifa president Infantino declares intention to stand for re-election
Infantino is under pressure to resign Uefa has led calls for president to quit The Fifa president, Gianni Infantino, has reiterated his desire to stand for re-election despite the continuing controversy surrounding his leadership. Infantino refused to answer questions about his future when asked by reporters at the Women’s Under-20 World Cup in Poland on Saturday. He is under severe pressure to resign after trying to sell stakes in Fifa tournaments, including the World Cup, to private investors. Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 1:55 PMFIFA confirms Infantino will run in presidential election
Gianni Infantino will stand in next March's FIFA presidential election, despite the backlash over his now-abandoned plan to bring private investment into the World Cup, football's global governing body announced Sunday.The 56-year-old Swiss has taken a pummelling since the announcement in late July of his short-lived FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) plan to bring private investment into FIFA events.
- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 1:33 PMUnder-fire FIFA president Infantino to stand for re-election in 2027
Beleaguered FIFA president Gianni Infantino will resist resignation calls and stand for re-election for another term in 2027, the ruling football body said on Sunday. "The FIFA president announced in April that he will stand for re-election in 2027.
- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 1:17 PMUnder-fire Gianni Infantino will still stand for re-election as FIFA president
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has confirmed he still intends to run for re-election in March.
- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 1:04 PMFIFA: President Infantino will stand for re-election in 2027
Under pressure FIFA president Gianni Infantino will stand for re-election for another term in 2027, a spokeswoman for the ruling football body has said. "The FIFA president announced in April that he will stand for re-election in 2027.
- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 1:00 PMSpokesperson confirms Infantino bid for re-election as FIFA president
Gianni Infantino will run for re-election in the next FIFA vote!At the helm of the organization since 2016, the 56-year-old Swiss official will seek his fourth term, the maximum limit allowed under th...
- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 12:51 PMGianni Infantino set to run for re-election as Fifa insists ‘nothing has changed’
Gianni Infantino is set to seek a fourth term as Fifa president
- Sky.comSep 6, 2026, 12:47 PMFIFA confirms Gianni Infantino to stand for re-election as president - Sky News
- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 12:29 PMFifa president Infantino will stand for re-election
Fifa president Gianni Infantino will stand for re-election in March, the world governing body has confirmed.
- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 12:20 PM🚨 Breaking: FIFA confirms Infantino is running for election
FIFA has officially confirmed that Gianni Infantino will run as a candidate in the 2027 presidential elections. The Swiss official will seek a new term at the helm of international football’s top go...
- BBC SportSep 6, 2026, 12:11 PMFifa president Infantino will stand for re-election
Fifa president Gianni Infantino will stand for re-election in March, the world governing body has confirmed.
- Sky Sports Football—Infantino to stand for re-election as FIFA president
Gianni Infantino will stand for re-election as FIFA president next March.
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