Gianni Infantino
Swiss-Italian football administrator
Photo: Ricardo Stuckert, CC BY-SA 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons, cropped)
- 12h ago
FIFA weighs scrapping its Peace Prize, which Trump alone has received so far
FIFA's Council in Zurich referred the future of its Peace Prize, the first awarded to Donald Trump, to a social responsibility committee on 15 October 2026. A decision is due at the Council meeting in Doha on 16 December.
- 2d ago
Infantino apologises for World Cup stake sale plan as UEFA demands he step aside
At the FIFA Council meeting in Zurich on 15 October, Gianni Infantino apologised for how the Forward Enterprise plan was handled, but the plan is withdrawn for good and UEFA is still pressing for his replacement ahead of the March 2027 election.
- 2d ago
FIFA proposes barring suspension of automatic bans after Balogun case
FIFA is set to put a proposal to its Council in Zurich on Thursday, 15 October, that would stop automatic one-match bans from being suspended. It follows the Balogun case, in which a US forward played a World Cup round-of-16 match after a red card.
- Oct 9
Victor Montagliani will not challenge Gianni Infantino for the FIFA presidency
The Concacaf president is reported to be seeking re-election at his confederation next year, leaving Infantino without a heavyweight challenger ahead of the FIFA vote on 18 March 2027.
- Oct 8
Ceferin reverses course and seeks fourth UEFA term to back challenge to Infantino
UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin will stand at the 51st UEFA Ordinary Congress in Astana on April 22, after his 55 member associations asked him to. The same Berlin meeting set out the kind of FIFA president UEFA wants to replace Gianni Infantino.
- Oct 7
Ramon Vega launches bid against Gianni Infantino for FIFA presidency
Former Tottenham defender Ramon Vega became the first challenger to enter the FIFA presidential race ahead of the November nomination deadline, contesting incumbent Gianni Infantino after European associations withdrew support.
- Oct 6
Norway files formal FIFA ethics complaints over Trump peace prize and World Cup deal
The Norwegian Football Association has asked FIFA ethics and governance committees to investigate President Gianni Infantino over political neutrality and commercial tournament decisions.
- Oct 6
FIFA cleared DR Congo for 2026 World Cup despite ineligible goalkeeper findings
FIFA legal advisers found in March 2026 that goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi was ineligible to play for the Democratic Republic of the Congo, but the governing body dismissed Nigeria's protest on a technicality.
- Oct 6
German FA president Bernd Neuendorf rejects Infantino and demands new FIFA leadership
German Football Association president Bernd Neuendorf has confirmed the DFB will vote against Gianni Infantino's re-election, describing the FIFA chief as untenable ahead of a UEFA meeting in Berlin.
- Oct 2
Arab football federations endorse Gianni Infantino for FIFA re-election amid European opposition
The Union of Arab Football Associations backed Gianni Infantino following an 81st board meeting in Jeddah, bolstering the incumbent ahead of the March 2027 election in Rabat despite growing European resistance.
- Sep 30
Swiss Football Association withdraws endorsement of FIFA President Gianni Infantino
The Swiss Football Association reversed its endorsement of FIFA President Gianni Infantino on 30 September 2026, citing governance concerns ahead of the March 2027 presidential election.
- Sep 28
UEFA attacks Infantino in Copenhagen as Al-Khelaifi rejects bid for FIFA presidency
Aleksander Ceferin attacked FIFA President Gianni Infantino at a club summit in Copenhagen, while Paris Saint-Germain boss Nasser Al-Khelaifi ruled out running against Infantino in the upcoming election.
- Sep 21
Top European football leagues demand FIFA governance overhaul ahead of 2027 vote
Leaders of the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, and Bundesliga issued a joint declaration demanding a permanent stakeholder body and constitutional limits on executive power.
- Sep 5
Poland defeat Argentina 3-0 in FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup opener
Poland opened the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup with a 3-0 group-stage win over Argentina in Katowice behind goals from Oliwia Związek and Maja Zielińska.
- Sep 5
FIFA head Gianni Infantino attends U-20 Women's World Cup opener in Katowice
FIFA President Gianni Infantino arrived in Katowice on Saturday for the opening match of the Under-20 Women's World Cup between Poland and Argentina at Arena Katowice.
- Aug 30
Dutch football federation withdraws support for Gianni Infantino and calls for Amsterdam FIFA summit
The Royal Dutch Football Association withdrew confidence in FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Sunday, proposing an international reform summit in Amsterdam ahead of the March 2027 election.
- Aug 23
UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin rejects FIFA presidential bid but demands Infantino resign
UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin has ruled out running for the FIFA presidency while warning Gianni Infantino that he will face an election challenger if he does not step down before the March 2027 vote in Rabat.
- Aug 23
Concacaf leader asks Gianni Infantino to stay away from Caribbean youth tournament
Concacaf president Victor Montagliani requested that FIFA president Gianni Infantino avoid an under-14 tournament in the Dominican Republic, pointing to internal governance tensions.
- Aug 21
Global fan coalition launches petition demanding resignation of FIFA President Gianni Infantino
Supporters groups across six continents have launched an online petition calling for Gianni Infantino to step down following a collapsed plan to sell World Cup rights to private equity.
- Aug 17
FIFA dismisses COO Kevin Lamour following dispute over World Cup private investment plan
FIFA terminated the contract of chief operating officer Kevin Lamour on 17 August 2026 after he publicly opposed Gianni Infantino's commercial investment plans, prompting backlash from confederations and human rights groups.
