# FIFA President Infantino faces split support

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/football-federations-endorse-fifa-president-infantino
> Updated: 2026-08-07T06:53:25.000Z. Sources: 19. Developments: 3.

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Mexican federations also issued letters reaffirming support, praising Infantino’s ten‑year tenure and his apology for a withdrawn commercial‑rights proposal.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.

## Claims

- FIFA withdrew the proposal to commercialise a share of World Cup revenues and apologized. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- The Argentine Football Association supports Gianni Infantino. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- CAF and CONMEBOL publicly backed Infantino. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- UEFA announced it will boycott FIFA competitions if Infantino is re‑elected. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The next FIFA presidential election is scheduled for March 2027. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The Mexican Football Federation expressed support for Gianni Infantino. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- UEFA may propose a vote of no confidence requiring at least 106 votes. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The Hellenic Football Federation withdrew its support for Infantino’s candidacy. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-07: 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

13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentina-football-federation-backs-fifa-president-gianni-infantino

### 2026-08-06: 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.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gianni-infantino-receives-cafs-unanimous-support-for-governance-reforms

### 2026-08-01: 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.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/malta-fa-announces-new-national-centre-and-backs-infantino-ceferin-at-general-assembly

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