SportFootballThe FAFIFA president Gianni Infantino has lost support from nations within the game after unveiling a controversial - and now abandoned - plan to sell off World Cup stakes08:59, 03 Aug 2026Updated 09:09, 03 Aug 2026The Football Association will withdraw their support for Gianni Infantino to be re-elected as FIFA president following his recent attempt to sell off stakes in the World Cup.‌Infantino has been under heavy fire in recent days following the unsuccessful unveiling of his plans to sell off stakes in FIFA competitions to private investors, which was abandoned following a ferocious backlash.‌The fallout from the ordeal is likely to have a detrimental impact on Infantino's bid to remain in his post as FIFA president for another term.‌And it has now been claimed by The Times that the English FA will withdraw a previous letter of support backing Infantino to remain as president.They follow the Welsh FA in doing so, with more likely to follow suit as football's other governing bodies are expected to try and oust Infantino from his post. Wales were the first nation to pull their support for Infantino, who was seeking re-election next year.‌Both England and Wales were among the nations who were willing to boycott future World Cups had Infantino's scheme not been pulled, as confirmed in a statement by UEFA.There will be more to follow on this breaking news story and Mirror Sport will bring you the very latest updates, pictures and video as soon as possible.Please check back regularly for updates on this developing story.Article continues belowFollow us on Google News, Flipboard, Apple News, X, Facebook or visit The Mirror homepage.Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌Gianni InfantinoFIFAEngland football teamThe FAWales football team