Football NewsBBC SportUnverified source· 14 Aug 2026
New Zealand withdraws support for Infantino
New Zealand breaks ranks with Oceania to oppose Fifa president Gianni Infantino's re-election.
New Zealand
team
Who
New Zealand Football (NZF)
What
Withdrew support for Infantino's re-election
When
Before Fifa Congress in March
Context
Infantino lost support from Uefa, AFC, Concacaf
What happened. New Zealand Football has withdrawn its support for Fifa president Gianni Infantino, breaking with the Oceania Football Confederation. They join several nations in opposing his re-election bid.
- NZF seeks independent review of Fifa Forward Enterprise Scheme.
- Caf and Conmebol still back Infantino for a fourth term.
- England, Wales, Norway, Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland also oppose.
“decisions and actions within FIFA have contributed to a breakdown in trust and increased division within international football”
— New Zealand Football statement
Infantino needs 106 votes to win a fourth term at the March congress.
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