French Football Federation pulls support from FIFA head Infantino's re-election bid, French media reports

Home France The French Football Federation on Thursday pulled its support for Gianni Infantino's bid for re-election as the head of international football body FIFA, French media reported. Issued on: 10/09/2026 - 11:59Modified: 10/09/2026 - 12:00 1 min Reading time FIFA President Gianni Infantino (L) and FFF President Philippe Diallo (R) talk during the 2026 World Cup Group I football match between France and Iraq at the Philadelphia Stadium in Philadelphia on June 22, 2026. © Franck Fife, AFP The French Football Federation pulled its support for current FIFA head Gianni Infantino's re-election bid following a Thursday meeting of its executive committee, French daily Le Monde cited a source familiar with the matter as saying. Infantino has come under heavy criticism his handling of ​the Folarin Balogun red-card case at the World Cup, as well as his failed plan to sell stakes in the event. (FRANCE 24 with Reuters) Keywords for this article