FIFA president Infantino faces re‑election challenge as key federations withdraw support

Gianni Infantino’s bid for a second term as FIFA president is confronting mounting opposition after the national soccer federations of Sweden and Wales announced they will not support his re‑election, and the English Football Association is reported to be following suit. The withdrawals come after similar criticisms from Europe’s governing body UEFA and North America’s CONCACAF, signaling a broader disapproval among key football stakeholders.

The dissent is linked to Infantino’s recent decision to abandon a proposal that would have allowed private investors to purchase shares of World Cup profits, a move that sparked protests from fans and clubs worldwide. With multiple federations withdrawing their backing and the controversy over the scrapped investment plan still resonating, the outcome of the upcoming FIFA presidential vote remains uncertain.