# Infantino’s presidency under threat: FIFA elections, challengers and dates

https://mins.news/en/item/31838

- Al Jazeera, 2026-08-25 15:42 UTC
- Sports
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/8/25/infantinos-presidency-under-threat-fifa-elections-challengers-dates?traffic_source=rss

> FIFA President Gianni Infantino is racing to preserve his position as support weakens and criticism grows. His push for an unprecedented fourth term has been challenged by critics and rights groups, while his close ties to Donald Trump and plans to commercialise future FIFA revenues have triggered backlash. The next election is scheduled for March 18, 2027, in Rabat, with candidacies due by November 18, 2026.

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