FIFA

August 8, 2026 PPunch Sports

FIFA president faces growing rebellion: 13 countries withdraw support ahead of March 2027 election (FULL LIST)

FIFA president Gianni Infantino is facing mounting opposition to his re-election bid ahead of the March 2027 vote, with 13 nations — predominantly European — withdrawing support following controversy over his shelved FIFA Forward…

August 6, 2026 RRifnote Football

FIFA Board backs Infantino, admits mistakes over withdrawn forward enterprise plan

FIFA’s top leadership has reaffirmed its support for President Gianni Infantino following a meeting in Rabat, Morocco, Vanguard reports. The Wednesday meeting, attended by Infantino and Secretary General Mattias Grafström, addressed the withdrawn FIFA…

July 30, 2026 TGThe Guardian Sports

Fifa’s sales pitch revealed: more tournaments, more debt … but no mention of women’s game