- Gianni Infantino has reaffirmed his intention to stand for a fourth term as Fifa president in 2027, despite facing mounting pressure from major continental governing bodies to resign.
- The severe criticism follows a collapsed scheme in which Infantino attempted to sell stakes in Fifa tournaments, including the World Cup, to private investors.
- European governing body Uefa is leading opposition alongside the Asian and Concacaf federations, vowing to identify a credible rival candidate to challenge Infantino at the Fifa congress.
- European nations recently withdrew a threat to boycott the World Cup after receiving firm assurances from Fifa that the controversial investment plan would not be resurrected.
- Speaking at the Women's Under-20 World Cup in Poland, Infantino evaded direct questions regarding calls for his resignation, stating that there would be a right place and time to address his future.
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