# Who is Kozo Tashima, the Japanese official running for FIFA president?

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- Al Jazeera, 2026-11-06 06:43 UTC
- Sports
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/11/6/kozo-tashima-japan-fifa-president-election-gianni-infantino?traffic_source=rss

> Kozo Tashima, a former player, coach and Japan Football Association official, has announced a bid to challenge Gianni Infantino for the FIFA presidency in March. He says he wants to advance world football and uphold the sport’s integrity.

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