Infantino says he’s supported by ‘vast, vast majority’ of soccer ahead of FIFA elections
The endorsement follows Infantino’s apology over a shelved private investment plan and leaves him with broad backing from FIFA’s 211 member associations.
- On Friday, October 23, 2026, Asian Football Confederation President Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa endorsed FIFA President Gianni Infantino for re-election during an Extraordinary Congress in Tokyo.
- Two months ago, the AFC accused Infantino of a "fundamental breach of trust" after he proposed allowing private investment to control portions of the World Cup and other tournaments.
- Infantino subsequently abandoned the controversial project and apologized, while promising to allocate $25 million to each FIFA Member Association, a move that appears to have successfully repaired damaged relationships.
- With support from the AFC and the 54-member Confederation of African Football , Infantino holds a commanding position among FIFA's 211 voting members, significantly narrowing the path for any challenger.
- UEFA remains the primary opposition with 55 associations, but European support accounts for only a quarter of the electorate; candidates must secure support from five member associations by November 18.
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Infantino says he’s supported by ‘vast, vast majority’ of soccer ahead of FIFA elections – WTOP News
FIFA’s embattled president Gianni Infantino said he has the backing of the “vast, vast majority” of soccer despite his failed plan to sell stakes in the World C
The president of FIFA hopes to be re-elected next March.
Gianni Infantino said he has the support of the “immensa, vast majority” of the world of football, despite his failed plan to sell shares in the World Cup.
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Infantino says backed by 'vast majority' in bid for re-election
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) rallied behind Infantino on Friday in a significant boost to the 56-year-old's hopes of winning a fourth term in charge. Infantino's future in the role was in doubt two months ago when he faced a furious backlash to his plan to sell off a portion of the commercial rights of competitions run by football's world governing body to private investors. The heads of European football's governing body UEFA, the AFC…
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