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The Fifa family: which confederations could support Infantino or turn against him?
Published 4 August 2026 Ā· sports
Gianni Infantino is under increasing scrutiny following his World Cup sell-off plan. We look at each confederationās relationship with the president The pressure is growing
Gianni Infantino is under increasing scrutiny following his World Cup sell-off plan. We look at each confederationās relationship with the president The pressure is growing on the Fifa president, Gianni Infantino, with many countries withdrawing their support following the bungled World Cup sell-off.
However, how key is Infantinoās relationship with each confederation and is it likely that an election contest will actually happen? We look at the key
considerations, confederation by confederation. Continue reading...
Published: August 5, 2026 ā¢ 2:15 AM IST Ā· Updated: August 5, 2026 ā¢ 6:08 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
Gianni Infantino is under increasing scrutiny following his World Cup sell-off plan.
We look at each confederationās relationship with the president The pressure is growing on the Fifa president, Gianni Infantino, with many countries withdrawing their support following the bungled World Cup sell-off.
However, how key is Infantinoās relationship with each confederation and is it likely that an election contest will actually happen?
We look at the key considerations, confederation by confederation.
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