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The Football Association of Wales has become the first football association to officially withdraw support for Gianni Infantino’s re-election as FIFA president; the FAW has written to FIFA about its position on its chief
Monday 3 August 2026 07:16, UK
Gianni Infantino’s position as FIFA president appears precarious amid the backlash to his World Cup sell-off plans
Wales has become the first football association to officially withdraw support for Gianni Infantino’s re-election as FIFA president.
It follows the loss of confidence in Infantino’s leadership after the botched attempt to sell off stakes in the World Cup.
The Football Association of Wales told Sky News it “hereby confirms its withdrawal of support for the candidature of Mr Gianni Infantino, for re-election as FIFA president for the 2027-2031 term”.
“The recent failures in good governance, processes, leadership, values, stakeholder management, communications and sound judgement have led us to a position where Mr Infantino has lost the confidence of the FAW to remain at the helm of world football,” it added.
“Failing to put the best interests of football first is a failure we cannot accept.”
The Football Association of Wales has written to FIFA about its position on its chief.
More to follow…