Mexico break ranks to join Argentina in backing Infantino
Mexico goes against its regional governing body Concacaf to publicly support under-fire Fifa president Gianni Infantino.
Mexico has joined Argentina in supporting Fifa president Gianni Infantino, breaking ranks with other football associations. Norway called for Infantino's resignation following his failed attempt to sell World Cup stakes to private investors, but Mexico and the head of South America's football governing body, Conmebol, have backed his leadership.
The Mexican Football Federation (FMF) stated that Infantino deserves support in promoting football development through institutional strengthening. Conmebol echoed this sentiment, rejecting any attempt to remove Infantino without a vote among all 211 Fifa members. Despite opposition from Uefa and Concacaf, Infantino remains the consensus choice for Fifa president, with African football's Confederation of African Football (CAF) backing him.
European teams may still consider boycotting the 2026 World Cup, as Uefa has lost confidence in Infantino, deeming the proposed private investment plan a "shabby, back room, opaque deal."
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