FIFA: Does Gianni Infantino still have a chance to be re-elected?

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The French Football Federation has officially withdrawn its support for Gianni Infantino's bid for a new term as FIFA president, joining a growing movement against what it calls "opaque" management that contradicts "the values of football." To justify this decision, FFF president Philippe Diallo criticized the "opaque" governance and called for "deep reform." But what kind of reform could realistically emerge? With only the unanimous backing of the Confederation of African Football, can Gianni Infantino still hope for re-election next March?

FIFA President Gianni Infantino exits Al-Madina Stadium in Rabat on August 5, 2026. AFP - ABDELMAJID BZIOUAT

With Antoine Grognet, sports journalist at RFI.  

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