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Multiple federations withdraw support as Infantino faces ouster

8/20/2026

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FIFA vice-president Sándor Csányi withdrew support for Gianni Infantino, saying he no longer trusts Infantino’s judgment and ethics.
FIFA said chief operating officer Kevin Lamour quit on Aug. 17 after criticizing Infantino’s $4.2 billion World Cup stake plan.
Associations—including Albania, Croatia, Denmark, England, Finland, Germany, Greece, Ireland (Aug. 13) and Israel (Aug. 18)—have withdrawn support for Infantino.
Infantino remains the sole candidate for the March election, with opponents needing 106 votes to oust him.

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FIFA vice-president Sándor Csányi withdrew support for Gianni Infantino, saying he no longer trusts Infantino’s judgment and ethics.
FIFA said chief operating officer Kevin Lamour quit on Aug. 17 after criticizing Infantino’s $4.2 billion World Cup stake plan.
Associations—including Albania, Croatia, Denmark, England, Finland, Germany, Greece, Ireland (Aug. 13) and Israel (Aug. 18)—have withdrawn support for Infantino.
Infantino remains the sole candidate for the March election, with opponents needing 106 votes to oust him.