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UEFA and confederations withdraw support, call for Infantino resignation

9/8/2026

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Summary

Story summary

FIFA President Gianni Infantino will stand for re-election in 2027.
His $20 billion, 20 % World Cup stake sale plan sparked global backlash.
UEFA, AFC and CONCACAF withdrew support and called for his resignation.
Potential challengers include Victor Montagliani and Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa.
Nomination papers must be filed by Nov. 18 for the March 18, 2027 vote at the 77th FIFA Congress in Rabat, Morocco.

History

Historical Context

After the U.S. Department of Justice unsealed indictments against 14 FIFA officials in May 2015, the Ethics Committee banned president Sepp Blatter and UEFA chief Michel Platini in December, prompting Blatter’s June resignation. The scandal set a precedent that now fuels continental federations’ demands for Gianni Infantino’s stake-sale plan to be halted and his resignation.

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Story summary

FIFA President Gianni Infantino will stand for re-election in 2027.
His $20 billion, 20 % World Cup stake sale plan sparked global backlash.
UEFA, AFC and CONCACAF withdrew support and called for his resignation.
Potential challengers include Victor Montagliani and Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa.
Nomination papers must be filed by Nov. 18 for the March 18, 2027 vote at the 77th FIFA Congress in Rabat, Morocco.

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