European Football · Monday, September 7, 2026
Infantino seeks new mandate at FIFA helm
The outgoing FIFA president announces his candidacy for re-election, despite tensions surrounding his World Cup reform project.
By Editorial team
Gianni Infantino, 56, will officially confirm his candidacy for the FIFA presidency. The executive faces criticism from several national federations over his controversial World Cup restructuring project. He remains currently the only declared candidate for the ballot. His potential re-election will have direct impacts on the organization and management of the FIFA World Cup 2026.