# Malawi FA chief backs Infantino, credits him for World Cup debut

https://mins.news/en/video/20935

- Reuters, 2026-08-13 07:26 UTC
- Sports
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNYSWLGDpKo

> Malawi’s football association president said the country’s qualification for the 2027 Women’s World Cup resulted from FIFA’s investment in African football under President Gianni Infantino, adding that this would likely earn Infantino the continent’s support.

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