Football NewsGiveMeSportUnverified source· 3 Aug 2026
Wales First Nation to Withdraw Support for FIFA President
Wales has officially withdrawn support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino in a strongly-worded letter.
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Published Aug 3, 2026
What happened. Wales became the first nation to officially withdraw support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino, expressing their feelings in a strongly-worded letter.
- Pressure on Infantino is growing.
- Wales is the first nation to take this step.
This move could influence other nations to follow suit.
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