Pressure mounts on Gianni Infantino ahead of FIFA presidency election
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 1:14 PM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
Growing animosity surrounds FIFA president Gianni Infantino as the next presidential election approaches on March 17, 2027. UEFA has indicated plans for a vote of no confidence against Infantino, accusing him of secretive governance that undermines the organization. The FIFA Forward Enterprise proposal has generated discontent among member confederations, including UEFA and CONCACAF, raising questions about Infantino's viability as a candidate for re-election. While no indication exists that Infantino plans to resign, he faces increasing scrutiny as FIFA members express doubts about his leadership. The outcome of this internal strife may shape the direction of FIFA as it heads into the election cycle.
- •Gianni Infantino has led FIFA for a decade amid growing criticism.
- •UEFA threatens a vote of no confidence against Infantino.
- •Concerns over the FIFA Forward Enterprise proposal have emerged.
- •The next FIFA presidential election is set for March 17, 2027.
- •Infantino seeks a fourth presidential term, his last allowed by FIFA rules.
- 1:14 PMYahoo Sports — If Infantino goes, who might replace him as Fifa president?
- 1:14 PMBBC Football — If Infantino goes, who might replace him as Fifa president?
- 4:23 PMYahoo Sports — Next FIFA president: Candidates to challenge Gianni Infantino once presidential election is called
"Who could push to take over as FIFA president if current leader Gianni Infantino is either ushered out or loses the upcoming presidential election in early 2027?
"Pressure is building on Fifa president Gianni Infantino but if he goes, who comes in?
"Pressure is building on Fifa president Gianni Infantino but if he goes, who comes in?
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 1:14 PMIf Infantino goes, who might replace him as Fifa president?
Pressure is building on Fifa president Gianni Infantino but if he goes, who comes in?
- BBC FootballAug 3, 2026, 1:14 PMIf Infantino goes, who might replace him as Fifa president?
Pressure is building on Fifa president Gianni Infantino but if he goes, who comes in?
- Yahoo SportsAug 1, 2026, 4:23 PMNext FIFA president: Candidates to challenge Gianni Infantino once presidential election is called
Who could push to take over as FIFA president if current leader Gianni Infantino is either ushered out or loses the upcoming presidential election in early 2027?
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