Scottish FA withdraws support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 3:54 PM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
The Scottish Football Association has withdrawn its support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino on August 17, 2026. This action comes amid criticism of Infantino’s attempted sale of stakes in a World Cup company, which was labeled as lacking transparency. Ian Maxwell, chief executive of the Scottish FA, confirmed that the association will not vote for Infantino, aligning with the UEFA position. Several European football federations, including those from England, Ireland, and Wales, have also retracted their backing. Infantino is facing intense scrutiny from multiple confederations regarding his governance and transparency practices as he seeks re-election ahead of the FIFA Congress next year.
- •Scottish FA cites lack of transparency as reason for withdrawal.
- •Ian Maxwell confirms alignment with UEFA's stance against Infantino.
- •Other European federations have also retracted their support.
- •Infantino is under scrutiny over governance issues ahead of re-election.
- 4:40 PMESPN Soccer — Scotland withdraws backing for FIFA's Infantino
- 3:34 PMYahoo Sports — Scottish FA withdraws support for FIFA boss Infantino
"The Scottish Football Association has withdrawn its support for embattled FIFA president Gianni Infantino after his failed attempt to sell off stakes in the World Cup.The governing body's chief executive Ian Maxwell said: "The Scottish FA will not be voting for Gianni Infantino.
"The Scottish Football Association has officially withdrawn its support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino, citing the "lack of transparency" shown over the plan to sell stakes in a World Cup company to private investors.
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External links- ESPN SoccerAug 17, 2026, 4:40 PMScotland withdraws backing for FIFA's Infantino
The Scottish Football Association has officially withdrawn its support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino, citing the "lack of transparency" shown over the plan to sell stakes in a World Cup company to private investors.
- Yahoo SportsAug 17, 2026, 3:34 PMScottish FA withdraws support for FIFA boss Infantino
The Scottish Football Association has withdrawn its support for embattled FIFA president Gianni Infantino after his failed attempt to sell off stakes in the World Cup.The governing body's chief executive Ian Maxwell said: "The Scottish FA will not be voting for Gianni Infantino.
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