# Infantino’s FIFA re-election bid faces setback as France withdraws support

https://mins.news/en/video/53341

- France 24 English, 2026-09-10 15:52 UTC
- Sports
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jliA5ub6o2k

> The French Football Federation withdrew its support on Thursday for Gianni Infantino’s bid to serve another term as FIFA president, following his controversial plan to sell stakes in the World Cup. The federation said its executive committee reached the decision unanimously.

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