More than 200 FIFA member associations endorse Infantino for re-election
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 8:36 AM
Last updated Jul 17, 2026

Gianni Infantino has received formal endorsement from over 200 FIFA member associations for his re-election as president, preparing for a congress vote scheduled for March. Only a few associations, primarily in Europe, including Germany, have yet to confirm their support. This endorsement follows recent controversy related to Folarin Balogun's suspension, which has contributed to a climate of unrest within FIFA.
- •Over 200 of 211 FIFA associations back Infantino's re-election.
- •Only Germany and a few others have not endorsed him.
- •Vote for his fourth term set for March congress.
- •His candidacy faces scrutiny due to Balogun's scandal.
- 8:36 AMThe Guardian Sport — More than 200 countries endorse Infantino for fourth Fifa term despite Balogun scandal
"Only a handful of FAs have not declared their support Uefa has made its opposition clear on number of issues Gianni Infantino has the formal endorsement of more than 200 countries for re-election as Fifa’s president despite the climate of unrest that has swirled since the scandal surrounding Folarin Balogun’s reprieve from suspension. The Guardian understands only a handful of Fifa’s 211 member associations are still to send letters of support for Infantino, who is on course to be voted into a fourth term by a landslide at its congress in March. A small number of European countries are among the outliers, with Germany the highest-profile FA yet to provide official backing. Continue reading...
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