Infantino to seek re-election as FIFA president

FIFA has confirmed president Gianni Infantino will stand for re-election at the 77th FIFA Congress on 18 March 2027 in Rabat, Morocco. Infantino, who declined earlier questions about his future, now says "nothing has changed".

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FIFA confirms Infantino to stand for re-election as president

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The next FIFA presidential election is due to take place at the 77th FIFA Congress on Thursday, 18 March 2027 in Rabat, Morocco.

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BBC 3h ago

Fifa president Infantino will stand for re-election

Fifa president Gianni Infantino will stand for re-election in March, the world governing body has confirmed.

Euronews 3h ago

FIFA chief Gianni Infantino to stand for re-election

The next FIFA presidential election is due to take place at the 77th FIFA Congress on Thursday, 18 March 2027 in Rabat, Morocco.

Sky 3h ago

FIFA confirms Infantino to stand for re-election as president

FIFA has confirmed Gianni Infantino is standing for re-election next year after the president declined Sky News questions on his future in the job, now insisting "nothing has changed".

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