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Italy's football federation has withdrawn support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino ahead of his expected reelection campaign next March, joining UEFA and other confederations in opposing his leadership.
Qatar has escalated its dispute with Asian Football Confederation leadership, claiming the body failed to consult its 47 member nations before signing a letter critical of FIFA President Gianni Infantino's failed World Cup investment proposal.
World soccer's three major regional confederations—UEFA, AFC and CONCACAF—are exploring a no-confidence vote to remove FIFA President Gianni Infantino following his failed attempt to sell private stakes in World Cup commercial rights, sources reveal.
Qatar's football chief has publicly challenged the Asian Football Confederation's authority to issue a joint statement attacking FIFA President Gianni Infantino, claiming member nations were not consulted beforehand.
The Oceania Football Confederation has endorsed FIFA's decision to abandon its failed private investment scheme, though New Zealand has withdrawn backing for President Gianni Infantino's reelection bid, citing trust concerns.
Mexico and Argentina have publicly endorsed FIFA President Gianni Infantino despite mounting pressure from other continental confederations over a failed World Cup commercial rights sale proposal.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino's abandoned $4.2 billion proposal to sell World Cup commercial rights has triggered a political rebellion, with three major regional confederations reportedly mobilising to force his removal before March elections.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino faces his biggest crisis after UEFA and CONCACAF withdrew support over a failed private equity World Cup proposal. His survival may depend on backing from smaller nations that benefit heavily from the world body's financial largesse.
The Football Association of Wales has withdrawn its backing for FIFA President Gianni Infantino's 2027–2031 re-election campaign following the collapse of his controversial plan to sell a 20% stake in World Cup commercial rights.