# Infantino touts global backing for re-election amid resignation questions

https://mins.news/en/item/114002

- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-24 13:12 UTC
- Sports
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/10/24/fifas-infantino-touts-global-re-election-support-amid-resignation-questions?traffic_source=rss

> Asian Football Confederation President Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa endorsed Gianni Infantino for a fourth term, strengthening the FIFA president’s re-election prospects. Infantino laughed off questions about resigning after abandoning the FIFA Forward Enterprise proposal, citing support from member associations worldwide. Potential candidates must submit nominations by November 18.

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