Football NewsDaily Mail FootballUnverified source· 3 Aug 2026
Wales first to withdraw support for Infantino re-election
Wales breaks ranks to oppose FIFA president after World Cup sale plan collapse.
Who
Football Association of Wales
What
Withdrew support for Infantino re-election
When
August 2026
Context
After World Cup sale plan abandoned
What happened. Wales became the first nation to explicitly withdraw support for Gianni Infantino's re-election as FIFA president, citing governance failures.
- Infantino's plan to sell World Cup stake was opposed by UEFA, CONCACAF, AFC.
- He abandoned the plan after opposition.
- Most FIFA members had endorsed him as of July.
“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.”
— Football Association of Wales
Vote at FIFA congress in March; candidates must be put forward by November 18.
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