Gianni Infantino faces UEFA backlash as election approaches
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 6:28 PM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
FIFA president Gianni Infantino managed to stave off an internal revolt during a recent summit in Morocco. UEFA's public criticism of Infantino's plans to sell stakes in the World Cup highlights ongoing tensions within FIFA. The governing body has expressed a lack of confidence in Infantino and has called for guarantees against similar plans in the future. Infantino plans to run for re-election in March 2027, needing a simple majority from the 211 national member federations to retain his presidency. Although he has received support letters from federations, the appetite for change is palpable with several national associations, including the English FA, withdrawing their backing.
- •Infantino held a crisis meeting to address internal backlash.
- •UEFA criticized Infantino over his World Cup equity proposal.
- •Several federations, including the English FA, have withdrawn support.
- •Infantino seeks re-election in March 2027, needing a simple majority.
- •Continental bodies express dissent, complicating Infantino's chances.
- 6:28 PMYahoo Sports — FIFA's president held off an internal revolt. Next up is a hotly contested election
"FIFA president Gianni Infantino held off the potential of an internal revolt during a summit meeting in Morocco this week. A scathing response from European soccer's governing body on Thursday, however, showed that he still has a fight on his hands to hold onto power. UEFA blasted Infantino and his organization again over his failed plan to sell stakes in the World Cup, declaring it wants assurances that “attempts to disfigure the game in this way will never be made again.”
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