New Zealand's football federation withdraws support for Gianni Infantino

New Zealand Football (NZF) has withdrawn its support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino, breaking ranks with the wider Oceania Football Confederation (OFC). NZF says it will not back Infantino’s bid ahead of the 2027 FIFA Congress, as he seeks a fourth term despite losing support globally. The federation links its stance to backlash over an “aborted plan” to sell a stake in the World Cup to private investors. NZF also announced it is seeking an independent review of the steps behind FIFA’s Forward Enterprise scheme, arguing FIFA decisions have eroded trust and deepened division. Europe’s UEFA, CONCACAF, and AFC, along with associations including England, Wales and the Republic of Ireland, have already withdrawn support. Meanwhile CAF and CONMEBOL support Infantino.