Belgian FA says it will not support Infantino’s re-election

Belgium has withdrawn its support for Gianni Infantino’s bid to remain FIFA president, saying key questions about transparency and governance remain unanswered.

The Royal Belgian Football Association said it wanted clear answers about the decision-making process and next steps surrounding Infantino’s abandoned plan to bring private investment into the World Cup. Belgium also called for complete transparency over FIFA’s suspension of U.S. forward Folarin Balogun during the recent World Cup.

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seeking clear answers regarding the decision-making process and the next steps

Balogun received an automatic suspension after a red card in the last-32 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina. FIFA later lifted the ban, allowing him to play against Belgium in the next round. The decision drew widespread condemnation after reports emerged that U.S. President Donald Trump had intervened by phoning Infantino.

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complete transparency and clear explanations

“Two months after the events, we note that our questions remain unanswered to date,” RBFA president Pascale Van Damme said. The Belgian association has formally asked FIFA to put the Balogun case on the agenda for the FIFA Council meeting on October 15.

Belgium joins England and Italy among national associations that have withdrawn their backing ahead of the March 2027 election. Infantino is currently the only declared candidate. His proposal for a new commercial structure involving private investors was quickly shelved after opposition, but the retreat has not ended concerns among several member associations.

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Two months after the events, we note that our questions remain unanswered to date.