If Infantino goes, who might replace him as Fifa president?
Summary
FIFA President Gianni Infantino faces growing pressure and may not win re-election in March, needing 106 votes from 211 members. Several officials, including Victor Montagliani and Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, are potential successors if Infantino leaves.Key Facts
- Gianni Infantino plans to seek a fourth and final term as FIFA president in March.
- Infantino needs 106 votes from 211 FIFA members to be re-elected.
- Some national football associations, such as England and Wales, have withdrawn support for Infantino.
- The FIFA Council might call an emergency meeting to try to force Infantino to resign.
- Victor Montagliani is president of CONCACAF and helped organize the 2026 World Cup hosted by three countries.
- Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa is president of the Asian Football Confederation and has overseen growth in Asian football competitions.
- Nasser Al-Khelaifi, chairman of the European Football Clubs, is a possible candidate but reportedly does not want the FIFA president job.
- Mattias Grafstrom became FIFA secretary general in May and is also noted as a figure within FIFA leadership.
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