Event Brief
Infantino to seek fourth FIFA term despite sell-off failure
By The BriefBrief · Sources (30)
Filed: Sep 07, 2026 at 4:06 AM ET
Summary: FIFA said Gianni Infantino will stand for re-election as FIFA president next year, despite widespread calls for him to step down. The statement comes after a failed World Cup sell-off plan, and FIFA indicated the bid would be for a fourth and final term through 2031.
WHO: FIFA and Gianni Infantino
WHAT: FIFA said Infantino will seek re-election as FIFA president for a fourth and final term through 2031.
WHEN: Sep 06, 2026
WHERE: Switzerland
WHY: The re-election bid is a response to calls for Infantino to step down following the failed World Cup sell-off plan.
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