# Infantino to remain FIFA president after executive backing

https://mins.news/en/item/14550

- BBC News, 2026-08-05 21:37 UTC
- Sports
- Original: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/clyq3el5gkqo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

> Gianni Infantino will continue as FIFA president after receiving the backing of senior executives. The support was given during a meeting held in Morocco. The meeting therefore leaves Infantino in place as the football governing body’s president. No further outcome from the meeting is described.

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