Uefa seeks removal of Infantino after dropping Fifa boycott plans

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Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Uefa seeks removal of Infantino after dropping Fifa boycott plans

Summary

Uefa confirmed it will continue efforts to remove Gianni Infantino as Fifa president despite withdrawing its planned boycott of Fifa tournaments. The boycott's cancellation, set to be finalized at a Uefa executive committee meeting in Monaco, allows six European teams to participate in the upcoming Fifa Under-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland. Uefa aims to identify a candidate to challenge Infantino in the March election, with Victor Montagliani a potential option. A close vote is anticipated, which may undermine Infantino's legitimacy even if he wins.

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Key Details

•Uefa drops boycott, paving way for Under-20 Women’s World Cup.
•Efforts to remove Infantino continue despite the boycott's end.
•Uefa to present plans for a unity candidate against Infantino.
•Nominations for the election are due by 18 November.
•Close election could damage Infantino's presidential legitimacy.

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9:04 PMYahoo Sports — Uefa to push to remove Infantino after dropping boycott
9:04 PMBBC Sport — Uefa to push to remove Infantino after dropping boycott

What they're saying

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Uefa dropped their plans to boycott Fifa tournaments on Wednesday, but will still move forward with efforts to remove Gianni Infantino.
— Yahoo Sports