Tashima aims to challenge Infantino for Fifa presidency in March
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 6, 2026, 3:21 PM
Last updated Nov 6, 2026

Kozo Tashima, a candidate for the Fifa presidency, aims to depart from Gianni Infantino's decade-long leadership. Tashima, who has announced his intention to run in the March elections, seeks endorsements from five member associations to qualify. He expresses dissatisfaction with recent decisions made by Infantino and advocates for reforms in governance and accessibility in football. Tashima emphasizes that he is driven by a desire to bring positive change and uphold the sport's values. His campaign reflects principles of sincerity, fairness, and integrity. Former Tottenham defender Ramon Vega has also declared his candidacy, claiming to have received support from more than five associations.
- •Kozo Tashima is the first serious challenger to Gianni Infantino.
- •Tashima needs endorsements from five member associations to qualify.
- •He cites recent decisions by Infantino as reasons for his campaign.
- •Tashima emphasizes values of integrity and fair play in football.
- •Ramon Vega also announced his candidacy and claims multiple endorsements.
- 3:21 PMYahoo Sports — The Fifa hopeful hoping to take Infantino down with 'samurai spirit'
- 3:21 PMBBC Sport — The Fifa hopeful hoping to take Infantino down with 'samurai spirit'
"Gianni Infantino's first challenger for the presidency tells BBC Sport why he is standing in the election.
"Gianni Infantino's first challenger for the presidency tells BBC Sport why he is standing in the election.
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External links- Yahoo SportsNov 6, 2026, 3:21 PMThe Fifa hopeful hoping to take Infantino down with 'samurai spirit'
Gianni Infantino's first challenger for the presidency tells BBC Sport why he is standing in the election.
- BBC SportNov 6, 2026, 3:21 PMThe Fifa hopeful hoping to take Infantino down with 'samurai spirit'
Gianni Infantino's first challenger for the presidency tells BBC Sport why he is standing in the election.
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