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Infantino announces his candidacy for the presidency of FIFA for a new term in 2027

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced his candidacy for re-election in the FIFA presidential elections scheduled for March 2027, after a FIFA spokesperson told TNT Sports that he would run.
No other candidate has officially announced his candidacy yet, with nominations closing on November 18, 2026.

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Gianni Infantino has been FIFA president since 2016 after replacing Sepp Blatter, and he recently faced widespread criticism after proposing to sell stakes in the men's and women's World Cups to investors before backing down.

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FIFA announced that its president, Gianni Infantino, will run for the presidency of FIFA for a new term in the elections scheduled for March 2027.

A FIFA spokesperson told TNT Sports that Infantino announced in April that he would run for re-election in 2027.

He added: "Of course, nothing has changed. Mr. Infantino will run for re-election."

No other candidate has officially announced his candidacy for the elections, and nominations must be submitted by November 18.

Gianni Infantino has been president of FIFA since 2016, after replacing Sepp Blatter.

Infantino received widespread criticism recently, after proposing to sell shares in the men's and women's World Cup to investors, before he backed down.

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Who are the other potential candidates for the FIFA presidency in 2027?
What are the national federations’ reactions to Infantino’s candidacy?
Will Infantino face internal opposition within FIFA?

Infantino announces his candidacy for the presidency of FIFA for a new term in 2027

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced his candidacy for re-election in the FIFA presidential elections scheduled for March 2027, after a FIFA spokesperson told TNT Sports that he would run.
No other candidate has officially announced his candidacy yet, with nominations closing on November 18, 2026.

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Why It Matters

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FIFA announced that its president, Gianni Infantino, will run for the presidency of FIFA for a new term in the elections scheduled for March 2027.

A FIFA spokesperson told TNT Sports that Infantino announced in April that he would run for re-election in 2027.

He added: "Of course, nothing has changed. Mr. Infantino will run for re-election."

No other candidate has officially announced his candidacy for the elections, and nominations must be submitted by November 18.

Gianni Infantino has been president of FIFA since 2016, after replacing Sepp Blatter.

Infantino received widespread criticism recently, after proposing to sell shares in the men's and women's World Cup to investors, before he backed down.

Open Questions

Who are the other potential candidates for the FIFA presidency in 2027?
What are the national federations’ reactions to Infantino’s candidacy?
Will Infantino face internal opposition within FIFA?

Infantino announces his candidacy for the presidency of FIFA for a new term in 2027

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