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Infantino Secures Unanimous Fourth Term Amid Sale Fallout

8/12/2026

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Infantino was a shoo-in for a fourth FIFA term with all of the 210 voters backing him.
His abandoned plan to sell World Cup stakes sparked weeks of fallout that split members over his future.
BBC Sport mapped all 210 voting associations, noting Nepal, the 211th member, is suspended and cannot vote.
Some associations have voiced support or opposition to Infantino, while others have reported their stance to BBC Sport.

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Infantino was a shoo-in for a fourth FIFA term with all of the 210 voters backing him.
His abandoned plan to sell World Cup stakes sparked weeks of fallout that split members over his future.
BBC Sport mapped all 210 voting associations, noting Nepal, the 211th member, is suspended and cannot vote.
Some associations have voiced support or opposition to Infantino, while others have reported their stance to BBC Sport.