UEFA considers vote of no confidence against FIFA president Gianni Infantino

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Last updated Aug 1, 2026

UEFA considers vote of no confidence against FIFA president Gianni Infantino
Summary

As of August 1, UEFA has informed Gianni Infantino that it may trigger a vote of no confidence if he does not resign. Infantino's presidency is increasingly under threat following the collapse of his FIFA Forward Enterprise plan. UEFA's statement criticized his leadership style, claiming it has created internal divisions within FIFA. Multiple confederations have expressed dissatisfaction with Infantino's handling of the FFE proposal. The next step involves 43 FIFA member nations needing to call for an emergency congress to formally initiate a vote.

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  • UEFA will initiate a vote of no confidence if Infantino does not resign.
  • Infantino's FIFA Forward Enterprise plan has been deemed a failure.
  • FIFA's internal divisions have been exacerbated by Infantino's leadership.
  • 43 FIFA member nations are needed to call for an emergency congress.
  • Infantino plans to seek reelection in March 2027.
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Gianni Infantino has never been more exposed as FIFA president than as July turned to August and his FIFA Forward Enterprise plan lie in tatters.

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