Archive · 3 Aug 2026
Infantino Faces Crisis as UEFA, Wales Withdraw Support
Gianni Infantino wants to stay president of FIFA, the world soccer boss.
But some big groups like UEFA and Wales say he’s not doing a good job.
UEFA even said it might take legal action.
Wales and England have stopped supporting him.
Small countries that get money from FIFA might still back him.
The problem is about how FIFA will be run and who gets the money for soccer programs.
Gianni Infantino confirmed he will run for a fourth term at FIFA Congress in April 2027.
UEFA and Wales have withdrawn support, with UEFA threatening legal action over the proposed FIFA Forward Enterprise stake sale.
FIFA’s 211 member associations have equal votes, making it difficult for UEFA alone to force an extraordinary congress.
Emerging nations like Vanuatu and Bhutan, which rely on FIFA funding, may support Infantino to keep his presidency.
The controversy centers on the proposed sale of private equity stakes in FIFA and the impact on governance and funding for developing football nations.
- Who
- Gianni Infantino, UEFA, Wales, England, FIFA
- What
- Facing crisis over proposed private equity stake sale and loss of support
- When
- Early 2024, with FIFA Congress scheduled for April 2027
- Where
- FIFA headquarters and national football associations
- Why
- Infantino’s proposal to bring private equity into FIFA sparked governance concerns and funding disputes
- President
- Gianni Infantino
- FIFA Congress
- April 2027
- Member Associations
- 211
- UEFA Legal Action
- Considering
- Stake Sale Proposal
- FIFA Forward Enterprise