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Wenger mulls FIFA presidency candidacy as Infantino faces opposition

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 8, 2026, 3:33 PM

Last updated Nov 8, 2026

Wenger mulls FIFA presidency candidacy as Infantino faces opposition

Summary

Arsène Wenger is contemplating a bid for the FIFA presidency, as UEFA considers its support for him among various candidates. Wenger, 77, has previously been allied with incumbent Gianni Infantino, but recent controversies surrounding Infantino's plans to sell a stake in FIFA Forward Enterprise have led UEFA to seek alternatives. Infantino has encountered disapproval from multiple continental confederations, prompting UEFA to regroup and evaluate potential candidates through upcoming meetings. FIFA's presidential election is set for March 18, 2026, in Rabat, Morocco.

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By the Numbers

•Wenger served as FIFA's chief of global football development since 2019.
•UEFA is exploring candidates for its backing amid declining confidence in Infantino.
•The FIFA presidential election takes place on March 18, 2026.

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3:33 PMYahoo Sports — Previous Infantino ally Wenger considering FIFA presidency bid

What they're saying

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Arsène Wenger is considering whether to put himself forward as a candidate for the FIFA presidency, the Press Association understands. The former Arsenal manager, 77, remains in the mix as one of a number of candidates UEFA could give its backing to as it seeks to put up a credible alternative to incumbent Gianni Infantino.
— Yahoo Sports

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