FIFA president Gianni Infantino said on Thursday he plans to seek re-election for a fourth term in a bid to continue leading world football’s governing body.
Infantino confirmed he would stand as a candidate for the 2027-2031 term during the closing moments of the FIFA Congress in Vancouver, which takes place less than two months before the start of the World Cup.
The Italian-Swiss took office in 2016 as successor to Sepp Blatter and was re-elected unopposed in 2019 and 2023.
Infantino has pushed for the expansion of FIFA competitions during his tenure, with this year’s World Cup in North America being the first to feature 48 teams, while the women’s tournament has been expanded to 32 teams in 2023.
Infantino’s tenure has also drawn some criticism over issues such as high World Cup ticket prices and the decision to award the first FIFA Peace Prize to US President Donald Trump during the World Cup draw in December.
Earlier this month, the council of South American football’s governing body (CONMEBOL) said in a statement that it would unanimously support the 56-year-old if he decided to seek another term.
Published on May 1, 2026
