FIFA confirmed Gianni Infantino will stand for re-election as president next year. The confirmation follows his refusal to answer Sky News questions about his future, with Infantino later insisting that “nothing has changed”.
WHO:FIFA and Gianni Infantino
WHAT:FIFA confirmed Infantino is standing for re-election as president next year.
WHEN:Reported Sep 6, 2026 at 8:01 AM ET
WHERE:Switzerland
WHY:FIFA confirmed Infantino’s re-election bid after he declined Sky News questions about his future and insisted “nothing has changed”.
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