Infantino’s presidency under threat: FIFA elections, challengers, dates
Summary
Gianni Infantino, FIFA President for over 10 years, is facing challenges to keep his position amid criticism and loss of support. The next FIFA presidential election will be held in March 2027 in Morocco, with candidates needing to declare by November 2026.Key Facts
- Gianni Infantino has been FIFA President since 2016.
- He has close ties with President Donald Trump, including public appearances and awarding Trump the FIFA Peace Prize.
- Infantino faced backlash for plans to privatize the World Cup and invite private investors, led by Joshua Kushner, to buy stakes in future profits.
- He abandoned the privatization plan after widespread criticism.
- FIFA presidents are normally limited to three four-year terms, but Infantino’s first partial term was excluded, allowing him to run for a potential fourth term.
- Critics and rights groups have asked the FIFA Governance Committee to block his re-election bid.
- The 2027 FIFA presidential election will take place on March 18 in Rabat, Morocco.
- Candidates must declare by November 18, and 106 votes from FIFA’s 211 member nations are needed to win.
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