- Gianni Infantino's leadership as Fifa president is under intense scrutiny following his decision to scrap a controversial plan to sell off stakes in the World Cup to private investors.
- The English Football Association (FA) is expected to withdraw its support for Infantino's re-election, following Wales, which was the first member association to officially retract its backing.
- Major confederations, including Uefa, Concacaf, and the Asian Football Confederation, strongly opposed the privatisation scheme due to lack of consultation, with Uefa threatening a boycott and now actively considering legal action against Fifa.
- Infantino faced criticism from within his administration, with senior advisor Carlos Cordeiro resigning and Fifa COO Kevin Lamour claiming the president “deceived” staff, while Prime Minister Andy Burnham stated Infantino is the “wrong man” to lead FIFA.
- Despite calls for his resignation and Uefa hinting at a no-confidence vote, Infantino plans to stand for re-election in March 2027, with several African and Asian football bodies publicly voicing their continued support.
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