What happened. Mexico's football federation publicly supported Fifa president Gianni Infantino, going against its regional governing body Concacaf, which had called for a 'comprehensive reckoning' of his presidency.

Mexico is a 2026 World Cup co-host.
The FMF statement echoed Conmebol's stance against removing Infantino without a vote of all 211 Fifa members.
Infantino faces widespread calls to resign after aborting World Cup stake sale plans.

“The FMF supports president Infantino's leadership in continuing to promote the development of football through institutional strengthening.”
— Mexican Football Federation statement

This support contrasts with Concacaf's criticism, highlighting divisions within football's governing bodies.

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