- 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.
