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Is Infantino's reign in danger? here's how FIFA presidential elections work and who can challenge him

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Is Infantino's reign in danger? here's how FIFA presidential elections work and who can challenge him

Gianni Infantino entered the 2026 FIFA Congress in Vancouver as the undisputed leader of world football's governing body, widely expected to cruise to a third and final term when elections roll around next year.

FIFA Elections FIFA confirmed at its 2026 Congress that the presidential vote will take place in Morocco on March 18, 2027, determining who leads the organisation into its centenary World Cup across six host countries in 2030.

FIFA The presidential race unfolds over roughly a year, running from one Congress to the next.

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