FIFA Presidential Election: Belgian FA Withdraws Support for Infantino

The Belgian Football Association (RBFA) has announced it will not support Gianni Infantino's bid for a new term as FIFA president. This decision was made public in a statement released on Monday, citing a lack of transparency and governance issues at the world governing body.

Rules & Governance · 2026-09-07 10:22:31

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L'Équipe Football reports that Infantino confirmed on Sunday he will run for a new term as FIFA president in March 2027, with no other candidates having declared their intention to run. The Belgian FA follows the example of other European federations, including Sweden, Scotland, and Italy, in withdrawing their support for Infantino.

The RBFA has expressed its disappointment with the current state of FIFA, calling for greater transparency and clearer decision-making processes. The association has also raised concerns about the handling of the Folarin Balogun case, in which the American player was initially suspended for a match against Belgium but had his suspension lifted after intervention from US President Donald Trump.

The RBFA has requested that FIFA add the Balogun case to the agenda of its next council meeting, scheduled for October 15.

FIFA Presidential Election: Belgian FA Withdraws Support for Infantino

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