FIFA boss Infantino eyes re-election despite failed coup and calls to leave

Gianni Infantino plans to seek re-election as FIFA president even amid mounting pressure after a World Cup-related scandal. FIFA said in a statement that the president announced in April he would run for re-election in 2027, adding that “nothing has changed.” The move comes after backlash tied to a scrapped plan to sell stakes in the World Cup, prompting calls from UEFA for him to step down and pressure from other national associations ahead of elections in March. Infantino is in Poland for the Women’s Under-20 World Cup, maintaining his schedule. FIFA rules allow a maximum of four terms, and a successful vote would keep him in office until 2031. Nominations are due Nov. 18.