Archive · 21 Aug 2026
Denmark Vows to Find Infantino Rival Amid FIFA Presidential Revolt
Denmark’s football association no longer trusts FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
It says a plan to let private investors buy parts of FIFA tournaments caused a serious problem.
FIFA withdrew the plan and apologized, but Denmark says that was not enough.
Denmark will not support Infantino in the next election.
It wants to help find another candidate who can bring football groups together.
The election is scheduled for March 18, 2027, in Rabat, Morocco.
Infantino wants a fourth term, but nobody else has officially entered the race yet.
Some football groups are pressuring him to resign, while others still support him.
Denmark says it may stop taking part in FIFA tournaments without new guarantees.
Denmark’s football association says it has lost confidence in FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
The association says an abandoned plan to sell commercial stakes in FIFA tournaments caused a fundamental leadership crisis.
Denmark will work with UEFA and other federations to find a credible alternative for the 2027 election.
Infantino is seeking a fourth term, while no rival has formally declared before the November 18 deadline.
Denmark may boycott FIFA tournaments unless it receives guarantees against renewed private investment in governance and competitions.
- Who
- The Danish Football Association, Gianni Infantino, UEFA, other football federations and FIFA’s regional confederations.
- What
- Denmark has withdrawn support for Infantino and plans to seek a credible rival in the FIFA presidential election.
- When
- The election is scheduled for March 18, 2027; nominations close on November 18.
- Where
- The election will be held at the 77th FIFA Congress in Rabat, Morocco.
- Why
- Denmark says an abandoned proposal to sell commercial stakes in FIFA tournaments created a crisis of confidence in FIFA’s leadership.
Support for Change
Support for Infantino
Confidence in FIFA leadership
Support for Change
Denmark says the investment proposal created a fundamental crisis of confidence that withdrawal of the plan and FIFA’s apology did not resolve.
Support for Infantino
FIFA’s leadership reaffirmed its support for Infantino after a crisis meeting, and the African confederation, several Asian nations, Argentina and Mexico continue to back him.
The 2027 election
Support for Change
Denmark, UEFA and other federations want a credible alternative who can unite FIFA across confederations and rebuild trust.
Support for Infantino
Infantino is seeking a fourth term, and no other candidate has formally declared before the November 18 deadline.
Private investment in tournaments
Support for Change
Denmark says it needs guarantees that FIFA will never again open its governance and tournaments to private investors.
Support for Infantino
The proposal was abandoned, and FIFA apologized to member associations for mistakes in handling the process.
Pressure on Infantino
Support for Change
UEFA, the Asian Football Confederation and CONCACAF are described as pressuring Infantino to resign, while regional powerhouses have discussed a possible no-confidence vote.
Support for Infantino
Infantino retains backing from the Confederation of African Football, several Asian nations, Argentina and Mexico.
- Danish position
- The Danish Football Association says confidence in Gianni Infantino is gone and it will not support him.
- Election date
- The FIFA presidential election is scheduled for March 18, 2027.
- Election venue
- The election will take place at the 77th FIFA Congress in Rabat, Morocco.
- Nomination deadline
- Presidential election nominations close on November 18.
- Infantino’s candidacy
- Infantino is seeking a fourth term that would run until 2031.
- Source of dispute
- The DBU objects to an abandoned proposal to sell commercial stakes in FIFA tournaments, including the World Cup.
- Potential boycott
- Denmark says it may not participate in FIFA tournaments without guarantees against reopening governance and tournaments to private investors.
