# Infantino’s FIFA fate must be decided by election, Africa football chief says

https://mins.news/en/item/21234

- Al Jazeera, 2026-08-13 12:19 UTC
- Sports
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/8/13/infantinos-fifa-fate-must-go-to-an-election-says-african-football-chief?traffic_source=rss

> CAF president Patrice Motsepe says Gianni Infantino’s future should be decided at the ballot box, despite mounting criticism and Ireland’s withdrawal of support. Infantino is under pressure after his plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors was abandoned, while several football bodies are urging him to resign before the March election.

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