US EditionFIFA Leader Infantino Starts Race for Re-Election in 2027 Vote Hosted by African Ally Morocco
CAF support and African voting strength make Infantino’s third re-election bid appear unopposed as FIFA promises each member federation at least $8 million.
- On Thursday, FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced the 2027 presidential election will be held in Morocco, where he currently figures to be re-elected unopposed for a final four-year term.
- African voters control 54 of the 211 FIFA member federations, making them decisive in presidential elections; Infantino has allied himself with the Confederation of African Football under Patrice Motsepe since 2021.
- FIFA's financial reserves, bolstered by the 2026 World Cup, allow paying at least $8 million to each member federation during this presidential term, strengthening electoral support.
- Moroccan government budget minister Fouzi Lekjaa oversees plans for a 115,000-capacity stadium in Casablanca to host the 2030 World Cup final, showcasing the nation's soccer influence.
- Infantino's presidency reaches his 15-year statutory term limit in 2031, with Morocco's selection departing from recent annual meetings held in Europe and Oceania.
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Morocco to host key 2027 re-election vote for FIFA President Gianni Infantino
The FIFA presidential vote in 2027 that is set to give Gianni Infantino a final four-year term in office will be hosted by Morocco — the football body’s second straight election meeting in Africa where he has built strong political ties.
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FIFA leader Infantino starts race for re-election in 2027 vote hosted by African ally Morocco
The FIFA presidential vote in 2027 that is set to give Gianni Infantino a final four-year term in office will be hosted by Morocco.
FIFA will hold its 2027 electoral congress in Morocco, making the country one of the major decision-making centers of international football. The vote, scheduled for March 18, will serve to elect the president of the organization and, without surprise, everything points to the re-election of Gianni Infantino. Infantino himself confirmed the headquarters during a meeting with representatives of the 211 member federations, in which he also made cl…
Voting to be held in May 2027 in Morocco
The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF), chaired by Fouzi Lekjaa, announces its support for Gianni Infantino's candidacy for FIFA's presidency. The post Morocco supports Infantino's candidacy for FIFA's presidency appeared first on LesEco.ma.
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