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World · Europe · published 2026-09-06 · via France 24

FIFA Chief Infantino Confirms Bid for Fourth Term Amid Controversy

Image via France 24
Image via France 24

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has confirmed he will run for re-election in March 2027, despite backlash over a scrapped plan to sell World Cup stakes to private investors. The announcement comes after UEFA accused him of criminal mismanagement and filed requests for documents in the United States. If re-elected, the Swiss official would remain in office until 2031.

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