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New Zealand Football withdraws support for Gianni Infantino

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 7:55 AM

Last updated Aug 14, 2026

New Zealand Football withdraws support for Gianni Infantino
Summary

New Zealand's football federation has officially withdrawn its support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino ahead of the 2027 FIFA Congress. This decision marks a departure from the Oceania Football Confederation's stance, as New Zealand is the only OFC member to pull support. The NZF stated that Infantino's actions have eroded trust in FIFA, leading them to call for an independent review of the FIFA Forward Enterprise scheme. Infantino has already lost backing from several other international football bodies and regional confederations, including UEFA and Concacaf.

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  • •New Zealand Football announces withdrawal of support for Infantino.
  • •Only OFC member to break rank with the region.
  • •NZF cites loss of trust and need for transparency in FIFA.
  • •Call for independent review of FIFA Forward Enterprise scheme.
  • •Infantino faces diminishing support from several international bodies.
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  • 7:55 AMYahoo Sports — New Zealand breaks rank with Oceania to withdraw support for Gianni Infantino
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New Zealand’s federation joins the likes of England, Wales and the Republic of Ireland in pulling support

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