Gianni Infantino plans to seek fourth term as FIFA president
Newser • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 6, 2026, 4:08 PM
Last updated Sep 6, 2026

FIFA president Gianni Infantino intends to pursue a fourth term in office during the 2027 election cycle. The organization confirmed his candidacy on Sunday despite ongoing criticism regarding his leadership. Infantino faces sustained pressure from various sectors of the soccer community, specifically concerning a previously abandoned initiative. His decision to remain in the post signals a rejection of calls for his resignation. FIFA governance continues to address the fallout from the discarded scheme as the federation prepares for the upcoming leadership vote. No further details regarding potential challengers or internal party endorsements were provided in the confirmation.
- •Gianni Infantino will seek a fourth term as FIFA president in 2027.
- •FIFA officials confirmed the re-election bid on Sunday.
- •The decision follows criticism over an abandoned governing scheme.
- •Infantino continues to ignore public calls for his resignation.
- 4:08 PMNewser — Embattled Infantino Will Run Again - newser.com
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