Concacaf countries considering withdrawing support for under-fire Gianni Infantino

The Guardian UK Tuesday 04 August 2026, 09:41 UTC By Exclusive by Matt Hughes and Nick Ames 1 min read

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Confederation which represents Americas unhappyPressure growing on the beleaguered Fifa president A number of Concacaf countries are considering following Europe’s lead by formally removing their support for the Fifa president Gianni Infantino. All 41 members of Concacaf, the confederation which represents North America, Central America and the Caribbean, are understood to have submitted letters of endorsement for Infantino’s re-election campaign before the World Cup, but many are now giving...

Confederation which represents Americas unhappy
Pressure growing on the beleaguered Fifa president

A number of Concacaf countries are considering following Europe’s lead by formally removing their support for the Fifa president Gianni Infantino.

All 41 members of Concacaf, the confederation which represents North America, Central America and the Caribbean, are understood to have submitted letters of endorsement for Infantino’s re-election campaign before the World Cup, but many are now giving serious consideration to withdrawing them.

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Concacaf countries considering withdrawing support for under-fire Gianni Infantino

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