Wales withdraws support for Infantino's FIFA re-election
6 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 7:35 AM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
The Football Association of Wales has officially withdrawn its support for Gianni Infantino's candidacy for re-election as FIFA president. This decision marks Wales as the first football association to take such action. The FAW cited a loss of confidence in Infantino's leadership, stemming from issues related to governance and the failed attempt to sell stakes in the World Cup. The FAW has communicated its stance to FIFA, stating it cannot accept Infantino's apparent failure to prioritize football's best interests. This move signals growing discontent among football associations regarding Infantino's administration.
- •Wales is the first football association to rescind support for Infantino.
- •The FAW cites concerns over governance and leadership failures.
- •Infantino's re-election campaign for the 2027-2031 term faces increased scrutiny.
- •The FAW has formally communicated its decision to FIFA.
- 7:35 AMThe Guardian Sport — Wales become first nation to drop support for Fifa president Gianni Infantino
- 6:59 AMYahoo Sports — Wales first nation to withdraw support for Infantino
- 6:54 AMBBC Sport — Wales first nation to withdraw support for Infantino
"FAW says under-fire president has lost its confidence ‘This is a failure we cannot accept’ The Football Association of Wales has withdrawn its support for the Fifa president Gianni Infantino’s re-election bid over his bungled effort to sell off stakes in the World Cup to private investors. Infantino announced last week he was shelving the widely-denounced plan that was rejected by three confederations but his decade-long reign at the head of Fifa remains under intense scrutiny. Continue reading...
"Wales has become the first football association to officially withdraw support for Gianni Infantino's re-election as FIFA president.
"Wales become the first nation to publicly withdraw backing for Gianni Infantino's bid to continue his leadership of Fifa.
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External links- The Guardian SportAug 3, 2026, 7:35 AMWales become first nation to drop support for Fifa president Gianni Infantino
FAW says under-fire president has lost its confidence ‘This is a failure we cannot accept’ The Football Association of Wales has withdrawn its support for the Fifa president Gianni Infantino’s re-election bid over his bungled effort to sell off stakes in the World Cup to private investors. Infantino announced last week he was shelving the widely-denounced plan that was rejected by three confederations but his decade-long reign at the head of Fifa remains under intense scrutiny. Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 6:59 AMWales first nation to withdraw support for Infantino
Wales become the first nation to publicly withdraw backing for Gianni Infantino's bid to continue his leadership of Fifa.
- BBC SportAug 3, 2026, 6:54 AMWales first nation to withdraw support for Infantino
Wales become the first nation to publicly withdraw backing for Gianni Infantino's bid to continue his leadership of Fifa.
- Sky Sports—Wales withdraws support for FIFA president Infantino's re-election
Wales has become the first football association to officially withdraw support for Gianni Infantino's re-election as FIFA president.
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