POLITICS● LOWAug 4 · Aug 4, 2026, 11:01 AM
Despite World Cup success, controversy-marred Infantino faces tough election
France 24 [en]
Gianni Infantino is in a dogfight to save his FIFA presidency. The national soccer federations of Sweden and Wales have withdrawn their support for his re-election bid, with the English Football Association reportedly set to do likewise. Those follow similar rebukes from Europe's UEFA and North America's CONCACAF. Football fans and clubs have been up in arms over Infantino's now-scrapped plans to sell off shares of World Cup profits to private investors.
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