Six Arab federations support FIFA President Infantino amid investment crisis
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 9:18 AM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
Football's governing body FIFA faces turmoil following Gianni Infantino's failed attempt to secure private investment. Six Arab national football associations, including those from Qatar and Morocco, have publicly endorsed Infantino's leadership, emphasizing the importance of Arab football in global cooperation. Infantino's re-election campaign is underway as he aims to navigate opposition from UEFA, AFC, and CONCACAF, who have pushed for his resignation. His previous investment proposal, which aimed to raise $4.2 billion, was met with backlash, but Infantino still maintains significant support within the football community.
- •Infantino is seeking re-election as FIFA President in March 2027.
- •Six Arab federations express full support for Infantino's leadership.
- •Infantino faced opposition from UEFA, AFC, and CONCACAF regarding private investment proposals.
- •The failed investment plan aimed to generate $4.2 billion for FIFA competitions.
- •Four of the endorsing federations are also FIFA Council members.
- 11:28 AMYahoo Sports — FIFA chief Infantino receives support from 6 Arab federations amid revolt over World Cup plan
- 9:18 AMYahoo Sports — FIFA’s Infantino backed by six Arab federations including Qatar and Morocco
"The heads of six Arab soccer federations expressed their “full support” and “confidence” in Gianni Infantino on Thursday as the embattled FIFA president fights to keep his job after his failed World Cup private investment plan. The backing came from 2030 World Cup co-host Morocco, Qatar, Egypt, Mauritania, Lebanon and Sudan, with four of the signatories being FIFA council members. “We, the undersigned leaders of our respective football associations, express our full support for Mr. Gianni Infantino, President of FIFA, and reaffirm our confidence in his leadership and continued commitment to the development of football worldwide,” the statement read.
"Football’s top official boosted by further support for his presidency after proposed private investment in game nixed.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 11:28 AMFIFA chief Infantino receives support from 6 Arab federations amid revolt over World Cup plan
The heads of six Arab soccer federations expressed their “full support” and “confidence” in Gianni Infantino on Thursday as the embattled FIFA president fights to keep his job after his failed World Cup private investment plan. The backing came from 2030 World Cup co-host Morocco, Qatar, Egypt, Mauritania, Lebanon and Sudan, with four of the signatories being FIFA council members. “We, the undersigned leaders of our respective football associations, express our full support for Mr. Gianni Infantino, President of FIFA, and reaffirm our confidence in his leadership and continued commitment to the development of football worldwide,” the statement read.
- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 9:18 AMFIFA’s Infantino backed by six Arab federations including Qatar and Morocco
Football’s top official boosted by further support for his presidency after proposed private investment in game nixed.
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