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Coverage dated August 3, 2026 to August 4, 2026

Despite World Cup success, controversy-marred Infantino faces tough election

Headline from France 24

Gianni Infantino is in a dogfight to save his FIFA presidency. The national soccer federations of Sweden and Wales have withdrawn their support for his re-election bid, with the English Football Association reportedly set to do likewise.

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  1. BBC News

    English FA set to withdraw support for Fifa president Infantino (opens BBC News)

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    BBC News's feed description

    The English Football Association is set to join Wales in withdrawing backing for Infantino's bid to continue as Fifa president.

  2. Al Jazeera

    Wales FA withdraws support for Infantino re-election after FIFA stake plan (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Wales is the first federation to formally withdraw support for Gianni Infantino after botched World Cup investment plan.

  3. Hawaiitribune Herald

    Serbia, Sweden follow Wales in withdrawing support for Infantino re-election (opens Hawaiitribune Herald)

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    Hawaiitribune Herald's feed description

    The national soccer federations of Serbia, Sweden and Wales withdrew their support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s re-election bid on Monday and England’s is expected to do the same.

  4. France 24

    Despite World Cup success, controversy-marred Infantino faces tough election (opens France 24)

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    France 24's feed description

    Gianni Infantino is in a dogfight to save his FIFA presidency. The national soccer federations of Sweden and Wales have withdrawn their support for his re-election bid, with the English Football Association reportedly set to do likewise.