Gianni Infantino to seek another term as FIFA president

Gianni Infantino will seek another term as FIFA president, ending uncertainty over whether he would stand again. FIFA said in a statement, cited by the BBC, that nothing had changed since Infantino announced in April that he would run for re-election.

Infantino, 56, was asked about his plans while attending the Women’s Under-20 World Cup in Poland on Saturday. He did not answer and instead walked toward a nearby stadium. FIFA’s presidency carries a four-year term, and Infantino has held the position since 2016.

Resistance to the FIFA president has intensified in recent months. Criticism grew after reports emerged about a proposal that would have seen FIFA sell ownership rights connected to the men’s World Cup and Club World Cup to investment firms. The proposal faced strong opposition, forcing Infantino to retreat, while several groups called for his dismissal.

He has also drawn criticism over his dealings with U.S. President Donald Trump. In December 2025, Infantino presented Trump with FIFA’s new peace prize. The ownership-rights proposal and his relationship with Trump have added to the scrutiny surrounding his bid for another term.

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The FIFA president announced in April that he would run for another term. Nothing has of course changed.