Wales first country to withdraw support for Infantino's re-election bid as FIFA chief

Wales first country to withdraw support for Infantino's re-election bid as FIFA chief FIFA president Gianni Infantino is seen prior to the World Cup semifinal match between France and Spain in Arlington, 14 July, 2026 - Copyright Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. Copyright Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. Published on 03/08/2026 - 10:50 GMT+2 The announcement comes after a loss of confidence in Infantino's leadership after an attempt to sell stakes in FIFA competitions to private investors. Wales has become the first country to withdraw its support for Gianni Infantino’s re-election as FIFA president with the country’s Football Association citing "recent failures in good governance." ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The announcement comes after a loss of confidence in Infantino's leadership after an attempt to sell stakes in FIFA competitions to private investors. "Failing to put the best interests of football first is a failure we cannot accept," the Football Association of Wales said in a statement. This is a developing story and our journalists are working on further updates. Go to accessibility shortcuts