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Infantino will stand for re-election as FIFA president unopposed for a...

Gianni Infantino: Infantino will stand for re-election as FIFA president unopposed for a third and final fu... Published Aug 4, 2026. Status: Pending. FIFA pre...

Actor: Gianni Infantino
Topic: Sport
Status: Pending
Published: Aug 4, 2026
Deadline: Dec 31, 2031

Infantino will stand for re-election as FIFA president unopposed for a third and final full term through to 2031.

FactTracker assessment

FIFA presidential election held in 2027 lists Infantino as the sole candidate and he is elected unopposed.

Verification rule: Event occurs: FIFA presidential election held in 2027 lists Infantino as the sole candidate and he is elected unopposed.; window 2026-08-04 to 2031-12-31

Verification criteria: FIFA presidential election held in 2027 lists Infantino as the sole candidate and he is elected unopposed.

Original source: nytimes.com