Wales and England withdraw support for Infantino

Gianni Infantino’s re‑election bid has suffered a major blow, with Wales and England set to withdraw their backing following weeks of escalating controversy. According to The Times, the Welsh FA has already formalised its stance through an open letter citing “failures in good governance, processes, leadership, values, stakeholder management, communications, and sound judgment.” England is expected to follow, aligning with UEFA’s recent public criticism of the FIFA president.

Infantino’s support has eroded since the World Cup, where contentious decisions — including the rescinding of Folarin Balogun’s red card — and his ties to Donald Trump drew scrutiny. A push to privatise part of football’s commercial rights further strained relations with key stakeholders. Wales’ statement emphasised that failing to prioritise football’s best interests is “a failure we simply cannot accept.”

With British backing collapsing, Infantino’s once‑secure path to re‑election now faces significant turbulence.