Fédération française de Football to Announce Decision on Gianni Infantino's Candidacy
The Fédération française de Football (FFF) is set to announce its decision on whether to withdraw its support for Gianni Infantino's candidacy for the FIFA presidency, according to L'Équipe Football. The announcement is expected to be made on Thursday, September 9, 2026, following a comité exécutif meeting at the FFF's headquarters.
Rules & Governance · 2026-09-09 09:54:27
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The FFF's decision comes as a response to Infantino's unilateral initiative to privatize the Coupe du monde, which has sparked widespread criticism and calls for his resignation. Officially, Sweden, Scotland, Italy, Belgium, and Hungary's Sandor Csanyi, one of the eight vice-presidents of the FIFA council, have all withdrawn their support for Infantino's re-election bid. However, the FFF has been in total disagreement with Infantino's initiative, according to a source close to the matter.
The comité exécutif meeting will also discuss other topics, including the introduction of the Ligue 3, the calendar, and the proposal of law on the reform of professional sports. The election for the FIFA presidency is scheduled to take place on March 18, 2027, in Rabat.
