FIFA President Infantino Loses Support from More Football Federations

The Scottish Football Association has withdrawn its support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino, seven months before the FIFA presidential elections. The move aligns with the stance of UEFA and other federations like England, Ireland, and Wales, who are critical of Infantino's leadership. Ian Maxwell, chief executive of the Scottish FA, stated that the federation will not vote for Infantino, emphasizing that football "does not belong to any individual." He highlighted perceived failures in leadership, transparency, and dialogue with member federations as reasons for the withdrawal of support. The federations are calling for changes in governance and transparency within FIFA. The New Zealand Football Federation also recently withdrew its support, requesting an independent review of Infantino's plan to open FIFA to private investors. These federations accuse Infantino of breaking trust through deception and are seeking a shift in FIFA's governance. Infantino, who has been FIFA president since 2016, is currently the sole candidate for re-election in March 2027, but requires the support of the majority of FIFA's 211 member associations.

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The Scottish Football Association will not vote for Gianni Infantino. That is in line with the stance of UEFA which we have maintained.