FIFA has confirmed that Gianni Infantino is set to run for re-election as the organization’s president. The candidacy now requires formal approval during the FIFA Council session scheduled for September 2026.
If the council ratifies the nomination, Infantino is expected to face a single vote at the FIFA Congress in 2027. The decision to pursue another term was reportedly finalized on Wednesday.
Infantino, who has held the presidency since 2016, is seeking a fourth term. His potential continuation has been accompanied by criticism regarding the pace of FIFA reforms, with observers noting that progress has appeared slow.
September 2026… that’s over a year away. Plenty of time for things to change.
This confirms what many of us suspected. Infantino isn’t stepping down anytime soon.
Honestly, who else is qualified to run at this point? The field seems pretty empty.
Will we actually see any real reform this time, or just more of the same slow progress?
Fourth term already? I still feel like the first two left FIFA in much better shape.