Concacaf Countries Considering Withdrawing Support for Under-fire Gianni Infantino
A number of Concacaf countries are considering following Europe’s lead by formally removing their support for the Fifa president, Gianni Infantino.
TL;DR
- Concacaf countries are considering withdrawing their support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino.
- Finland and the Football Association of Wales have already withdrawn their endorsements.
- Concacaf held an emergency meeting where members expressed alignment with UEFA's calls for Infantino to step down.
- Potential difficulties include Concacaf members (US, Mexico, Costa Rica, Jamaica) bidding for the 2031 Women's World Cup.
- The Asian Football Confederation is divided, with Qatar and UAE supporting Infantino, while others remain silent or unofficially opposed.
- Oceania's confederation is undecided but acknowledged Infantino's contributions while criticizing the handling of the private equity proposal.