Wales first to withdraw support for Infantino re-election

Wales breaks ranks, becoming the first football association to officially pull support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino.

What happened. The Football Association of Wales has officially withdrawn its support for Gianni Infantino's re-election as FIFA president for the 2027-2031 term, citing failures in governance and leadership.

• FAW wrote to FIFA about its position.
• Cites loss of confidence after World Cup stake sale attempt.
• Says Infantino has lost confidence to lead world football.

“The recent failures in good governance, processes, leadership, values, stakeholder management, communications and sound judgement have led us to a position where Mr Infantino has lost the confidence of the FAW to remain at the helm of world football.”

— Football Association of Wales

Wales is the first association to withdraw support, potentially influencing other federations ahead of the 2027 election.

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