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FIFA President Infantino faces split support

Entities: Gianni Infantino · FIFA · Argentine Football Association (AFA) · Hellenic Football Federation (EPO) · Maria Azzopardi

Overview

In early August 2026 the Malta Football Association publicly backed FIFA President Gianni Infantino and UEFA chief Aleksander Ceferin, linking the endorsement to new infrastructure projects. The Argentine and Mexican federations also issued letters reaffirming support, praising Infantino’s ten‑year tenure and his apology for a withdrawn commercial‑rights proposal. At the same time a wave of European withdrawals emerged, with the Hellenic Football Federation joining Wales, England, Serbia and Finland in refusing to back Infantino’s bid for a fourth term.

On 6 August, CAF’s executive committee issued a unanimous statement reaffirming its support for Infantino, endorsing the FIFA Forward Enterprise governance reforms and announcing an internal review to be presented to the FIFA Council. CAF praised the successful 2026 World Cup and highlighted preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.

On 7 August, Argentina and Mexico reiterated their backing, while UEFA announced it would boycott FIFA competitions, including the World Cup, if Infantino is re‑elected. UEFA warned it could trigger a vote of no confidence, which would require at least 106 votes. The split between African and some CONMEBOL members on one side and several European associations on the other persists as the March 2027 election approaches.

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Timeline

  1. about 11 hours ago

    [SPORTS] 13 sources
    Argentina, Mexico back FIFA chief Infantino as UEFA threatens boycott

    Argentina and Mexico football federations back FIFA president Gianni Infantino, while UEFA threatens to boycott FIFA events if he is re‑elected in the March 2027 election; Greece’s federation has withdrawn its

  2. 1 day ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Gianni Infantino receives CAF's unanimous support for governance reforms

    CAF backs FIFA President Gianni Infantino, pledges governance reforms and an internal review of the FIFA Forward Enterprise project, while highlighting upcoming African tournaments.

  3. 6 days ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Malta FA Announces New National Centre and Backs Infantino, Ceferin at General Assembly

    Malta FA’s General Assembly approved a report on new facilities, record investment and youth development, and announced support for Infantino and Ceferin in upcoming FIFA and UEFA elections.

Sources

arriyadiyah.com · dimokratiki.gr · editorialedomani.it · elzmannews.com · fahrenheitmagazine.com · gazzetta.gr · ieidiseis.gr · kulturreise24.de · lacronaca24.it · m.ihata.ma · newsbeast.gr · protothema.gr · quotidianodelsud.it · real.gr · sportime.sigmalive.com · sportuj.cz · theathletic.com · traditionfamillepropriete.com · vetrinatv.it

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