FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s future will be decided by the organisation's 211 member associations during the upcoming presidential election scheduled for March 18, 2027, at the 77th FIFA Congress in Rabat, Morocco [1, 2, 3].
Infantino is seeking re-election but faces open opposition from UEFA, AFC, and CONCACAF after his unsuccessful attempt to introduce private investment into FIFA competitions, including the World Cup [1, 2, 3].
Patrice Motsepe, president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), supports letting all FIFA members determine Infantino’s fate through the electoral process. Motsepe encouraged others to challenge Infantino if they wish, saying, "Elections are taking place next year. We should allow that process to continue and let the 211 members decide. If there are candidates who want to stand against him, put up their names. That's the right thing" [1].
Motsepe emphasized the importance of governance and due process, stating, "Let the 211 member associations decide. The vote will express whether they have confidence in him or not. Everybody is entitled to fair judgement and fair treatment. Everybody should be heard. Due process, governance and legality are non-negotiable" [2].
He also confirmed that Infantino retains the support of CAF, adding in Chinese, "他一直对非洲足球非常忠实，他也享有来自非洲的支持"("He has always been very loyal to African football and enjoys support from Africa") [3].
The election will involve all 211 FIFA member associations, who are eligible to vote and choose the organisation’s next president. The 2027 Congress in Rabat marks a significant moment for FIFA leadership amid ongoing challenges and internal dissent [1, 2, 3].
