# Japan FA honorary president Kozo Tashima to challenge Infantino for FIFA presidency

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- Al Jazeera, 2026-11-05 15:52 UTC
- Sports
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/11/5/top-japan-fa-official-to-stand-against-infantino-for-fifa-presidency?traffic_source=rss

> Kozo Tashima, honorary president of the Japan Football Association, says he will run against incumbent Gianni Infantino in FIFA’s presidential election in March. He is the second declared challenger, after former Tottenham defender Ramon Vega. The candidate declaration deadline is November 18.

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