OFC backs Infantino in FIFA election as New Zealand opposes

The Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) has announced that its 11 votes will be cast in favour of FIFA president Gianni Infantino, a move that could prove decisive in the upcoming election. The decision follows a wave of calls for Infantino’s resignation from UEFA, CONCACAF and the Asian Football Confederation, underscoring the growing rift within world football governance.

The announcement came after the OFC’s executive committee convened in Fiji on Wednesday. In a statement released on Friday, the confederation praised the progress FIFA has made over the past decade, marking its first public comment since the abandonment of the World Cup sell‑off plan earlier this month. By aligning with Infantino, the OFC signals continued support for the current leadership despite mounting pressure from other continental bodies.

This endorsement highlights the complex dynamics at play in FIFA’s internal politics. With the OFC’s votes potentially tipping the balance, the election will likely reflect the broader divisions that have emerged across the sport’s global governing structures.