FIFA confirms Infantino's candidacy for the presidency of the federation

A spokesperson for the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) confirmed that Gianni Infantino, FIFA president since 2016, is a candidate for re-election in 2027, despite the controversy sparked by his announcement of a failed project aimed at opening the door to private-sector investors. The spokesperson said, “The FIFA president announced in April that he would run for re-election in 2027. Of course, nothing has changed. Infantino will run for re-election.”