International Football · Saturday, August 1, 2026
Montialiani considers challenging Infantino for FIFA leadership
The Concacaf president could run in the March 2027 elections, amid tensions within world football governance.
By Editorial team
Victor Montialiani, head of Concacaf, is seriously considering his candidacy for the FIFA presidency in the March 2027 election. The regional leader is contemplating becoming the first official challenger to Gianni Infantino. This prospect comes after debates over the management of the 2026 World Cup, organized on Concacaf territory. The political context within the global federation is intensifying ahead of this major electoral deadline.