FULL LIST: Nations opposing, backing Infantino ahead of 2027 FIFA election
See the full list of nations opposing and backing Gianni Infantino ahead of the 2027 FIFA election. Discover who supports and who withdraws support. Read More: https://punchng.com/full-list-nations-opposing-backing-infantino-ahead-of-2027-fifa-election/
Several European football associations, including Finland, England, Wales, Serbia, Sweden, Greece, Albania, Croatia, Germany, Denmark, and WAFCON 2026 nations such as Morocco, South Africa, and Jordan, have withdrawn their support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino ahead of the 2027 election. Jordan's rejection stems from accusations of blackmail by former FIFA vice-president Prince Ali bin Al Hussein, who claimed that Infantino's re-election would facilitate the release of funds for Jordan's FIFA Arab Cup final.
Nations backing Infantino include Qatar, Sri Lanka, Kuwait, Lebanon, Morocco, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Indonesia, Bhutan, the Philippines, Mexico, Argentina, Paraguay, and a few associations like Egypt, Niger, and Mauritania. The final decision rests with FIFA's 211 member associations, each with one vote. The deadline for candidate nominations remains November 18, leaving the balance of support uncertain.
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