NEWS · 10 Oct 2026
Will anyone stop re-election of Infantino as Fifa president?
Only a little over two months have passed since the Fifa Forward Enterprise proposal was announced. Despite calls for a change, the likelihood of Gianni Infantino being removed before the next election looks low.
Gianni Infantino’s Fifa Forward Enterprise proposal was unveiled just over two months ago, sparking debate about the future direction of the world’s governing body for football.
While a small group of stakeholders has expressed concerns and called for a leadership change, the proposal has also attracted support from a number of national associations and commercial partners.
Given the short time frame and the lack of a formal opposition campaign, analysts say the chances of Infantino being ousted before the next presidential election are slim.
Should Infantino remain in office, Fifa is likely to continue its push for reforms that aim to improve transparency, governance and commercial growth.
In the coming months, the organisation will need to prepare for the next election cycle, potentially opening the door for new candidates to emerge and for the wider football community to reassess its priorities.