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Infantino Announces 2027 Re-Election Amid FIFA Boycott Threats

9/7/2026

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced he will stand for re-election in 2027.
The candidate filing deadline is November 18, four months before the election.
UEFA, AFC and CONCACAF called for Infantino’s resignation and threatened to boycott FIFA tournaments.
African and South American confederations continue to back Infantino’s candidacy.
FIFA apologized for errors in the equity-sale plan and pledged to prevent similar mistakes.

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced he will stand for re-election in 2027.
The candidate filing deadline is November 18, four months before the election.
UEFA, AFC and CONCACAF called for Infantino’s resignation and threatened to boycott FIFA tournaments.
African and South American confederations continue to back Infantino’s candidacy.
FIFA apologized for errors in the equity-sale plan and pledged to prevent similar mistakes.