Despite criticism, Infantino confirms bid for another term as FIFA president

Gianni Infantino remains determined to seek another term as FIFA president, despite a fresh wave of opposition after a controversial plan to sell private investors a stake in FIFA competitions was abandoned.

A FIFA spokesperson confirmed that Infantino will run for re-election in 2027. The president had already announced his intention to pursue a fourth term in April, and the organization said that nothing had changed. “The president of FIFA announced in April that he will run for re-election in 2027. Of course, nothing has changed. Mr. Infantino will run for re-election,” the spokesperson said.

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The president of FIFA announced in April that he will run for re-election in 2027. Of course, nothing has changed. Mr. Infantino will run for re-election.

The confirmation followed a turbulent period for Infantino. UEFA, the Asian Football Confederation and CONCACAF have called for him to resign after FIFA dropped a proposal to sell a 20% stake in the World Cup and other FIFA events. The plan was discarded in July following broad opposition.

Infantino, 56, still has the backing of the African and South American confederations. He offered no detailed response when asked whether he regretted the previous six weeks during Saturday's Under-20 World Cup in Poland. “There will be a lot to say, but there will be a right place and a right time to do so,” he said. No one has officially announced a candidacy to challenge him in next year's election.

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There will be a lot to say, but there will be a right place and a right time to do so.