Gianni Infantino's re-election bid as FIFA President suffered a major setback on Thursday, September 10, 2026, after the French Football Federation (FFF) formally withdrew its endorsement for the Swiss administrator ahead of the upcoming FIFA presidential election in Rabat, Morocco.
Gianni Infantino’s bid for re-election as FIFA president has suffered a major setback after the French Football Federation (FFF) withdrew its support, citing a breakdown in trust in the leadership of world football’s governing body.
FFF President Philippe Diallo announced the decision on Thursday, stating it received unanimous approval from the federation’s executive committee.
France had initially backed Infantino’s candidacy but has now joined a growing group of European football associations seeking changes to FIFA’s leadership and governance.
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