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Infantino Wins FIFA Fourth-Term Endorsements Ahead of March Vote

By Drooid · Oct 24, 2026, 10:53 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Gianni Infantino, FIFA president, is running for a fourth term in the March election.
He says the Asian Football Confederation, led by Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa, fully endorses him.
Infantino reports unanimous endorsement from all African football associations and notes no challenger has declared candidacy.
He proposes a $3.4 billion increase for global football development while UEFA demands FIFA release FFE documents by November 2.

History

Historical Context

Infantino’s 2024 re-election drive echoes his 26 February 2016 victory, when the AFC under Sheikh Salman and the CAF’s 54 members backed his promise of a $1 billion development fund. Since then FIFA’s revenue has more than doubled and grants have quadrupled, enabling him to pledge a $3.4 billion boost this cycle, tying leadership contests to massive funding and regional support.

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Story summary

Gianni Infantino, FIFA president, is running for a fourth term in the March election.
He says the Asian Football Confederation, led by Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa, fully endorses him.
Infantino reports unanimous endorsement from all African football associations and notes no challenger has declared candidacy.
He proposes a $3.4 billion increase for global football development while UEFA demands FIFA release FFE documents by November 2.

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