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Infantino Secures 200+ Endorsements at NY FIFA Meeting.

7/17/2026

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FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) members met in New York on Saturday.
Gianni Infantino secured endorsement letters from over 200 associations, making him the sole candidate for a fourth-term landslide.
A few members, including Germany, have not yet sent letters as the nomination deadline of 18 November approaches.
Union of Football Associations (UEFA) has criticised FIFA over the Balogun case and Omar Artan ban but backs none.

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FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) members met in New York on Saturday.
Gianni Infantino secured endorsement letters from over 200 associations, making him the sole candidate for a fourth-term landslide.
A few members, including Germany, have not yet sent letters as the nomination deadline of 18 November approaches.
Union of Football Associations (UEFA) has criticised FIFA over the Balogun case and Omar Artan ban but backs none.