Infantino’s Japanese challenger claims he could unseat FIFA president
Summary
Kozo Tashima, honorary president of the Japan Football Association, has announced plans to challenge Gianni Infantino in FIFA’s presidential election in March. Tashima said he estimates his current chance of winning at 20 to 30 percent and wants to change FIFA’s governance.Key Facts
- Tashima is the first Japanese candidate to seek FIFA’s presidency.
- He has served on the FIFA Council since 2015 and led the Japan Football Association from 2016 until 2024.
- Candidates must submit nominations by November 18 and need support from at least five national associations to run.
- Tashima said officials from eight countries had contacted him, but he had not received formal endorsements.
- He said he aims to secure support from at least six associations.
- Infantino is seeking a fourth term as FIFA president.
- Infantino faced scrutiny in July over an unsuccessful effort to bring private investors into a new FIFA commercial entity.
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