Key Takeaways:
- Wales officially retracted its support for Gianni Infantino’s FIFA presidency following controversy over World Cup share sales
- The English Football Association is reported by The Times and Sky Sports to be preparing a formal withdrawal of support
- The Football Association of Wales cited concerns about governance, leadership, and stakeholder management in its public statement
Wales Becomes First to Withdraw Support
The Football Association of Wales has become the initial national body to formally withdraw its endorsement of Gianni Infantino’s leadership at FIFA. The decision, revealed in an official statement, follows significant backlash against Infantino’s now-abandoned proposal to sell World Cup shares to private investors. The widespread criticism prompted the Swiss administrator to halt the initiative, yet dissatisfaction regarding his presidency had already built considerable momentum.
🚨 The Welsh FA have withdrawn their support for Gianni Infantino.🏴
“The Football Association of Wales hereby confirms its withdrawal of support for the candidature of Mr Gianni Infantino, for re-election as FIFA President for the 2027–2031 term.
“The recent failures in good… pic.twitter.com/H15W0AWvYq
— Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) August 3, 2026
England Expected to Announce Similar Move
According to coverage by “The Times” and “Sky Sports,” the Football Association of England was anticipated to issue an official communication imminently, confirming the withdrawal of its support for Infantino in advance of next year’s presidential elections. This action suggests a potential trend of dissent among leading football associations regarding FIFA’s current governance.
Official Statement from the Football Association of Wales
“The Football Association of Wales hereby confirms its withdrawal of support for the candidature of Mr Gianni Infantino for re-election as FIFA President for the 2027–2031 term. The recent failures in good governance, processes, leadership, values, stakeholder management, communications, and common sense have brought us to a position where Mr Infantino has lost the FAW’s trust to remain at the helm of world football. The inability to put the best interests of football first is a failure we cannot accept.”
