Embattled Fifa president Infantino declares intention to stand for re-election

Infantino is under pressure to resign after sell-off plan Uefa has led calls for president to quit The Fifa president, Gianni Infantino, has reiterated his desire to stand for re-election next year despite the continuing controversy surrounding his leadership. Infantino refused to answer questions about his future when asked by reporters at the Women’s Under-20 World Cup in Poland on Saturday. The 56-year-old Swiss…

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FIFA confirms Infantino to stand for re-election as president

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

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BBC Published 6 September 2026

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.

Guardian Published 6 September 2026

Embattled Fifa president Infantino declares intention to stand for re-election

Euronews Published 6 September 2026

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 Published 6 September 2026

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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