OFC supports Gianni Infantino amid growing calls for his resignation
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 7:13 AM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026
The Oceania Football Confederation declared support for Gianni Infantino following a meeting of its executive committee in Fiji on August 14. This decision comes as Uefa, Concacaf, and the Asian Football Confederation demand Infantino’s resignation, highlighting ongoing divisions in global football governance. The OFC praised the progress made under Infantino's leadership over the last decade, marking its first public remarks since the controversial World Cup sell-off plan was scrapped. With 11 votes potentially impacting the FIFA election, the context reveals a significant political maneuvering within football's governing bodies.
- •OFC publicly backs Gianni Infantino in a statement.
- •Uefa and other confederations are demanding Infantino's resignation.
- •The OFC's support could be crucial in the FIFA election.
- •The meeting occurred in Fiji on August 14.
- •Comments praise FIFA's progress over the last decade.
- 7:13 AMThe Guardian Sport — Oceania Football Confederation declares support for Infantino in boost for Fifa president
"New Zealand breaks ranks with OFC over decision OFC’s 11 votes could prove crucial in Fifa election The Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) has declared their support for Gianni Infantino following demands for the Fifa president to resign from Uefa, Concacaf and the Asian Football Confederation in a development that further highlights world football’s civil war. After a meeting of its executive committee in Fiji on Wednesday, the OFC issued a statement on Friday praising “the progress achieved over the last decade” by Fifa in its first public comments since the abandoned World Cup sell-off plan emerged this month. Continue reading...
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