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CAF Unanimously Backs Infantino Re-election, Secures Funding Gains

5/1/2026

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CAF announced that all 54 of its member associations voted unanimously for Gianni Infantino, FIFA president, to be re-elected.
The vote was cast on 29 April 2026 in Vancouver, the day before the 76th FIFA Congress.
Africa’s 54 votes, roughly one-quarter of FIFA’s 211-member electorate, bolster Infantino’s 2027-2031 campaign.
The bloc’s support is linked to expanded FIFA Forward funding, additional World Cup slots and increased development aid.

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CAF announced that all 54 of its member associations voted unanimously for Gianni Infantino, FIFA president, to be re-elected.
The vote was cast on 29 April 2026 in Vancouver, the day before the 76th FIFA Congress.
Africa’s 54 votes, roughly one-quarter of FIFA’s 211-member electorate, bolster Infantino’s 2027-2031 campaign.
The bloc’s support is linked to expanded FIFA Forward funding, additional World Cup slots and increased development aid.