FIFA’s president held off an internal revolt. Next up is a hotly contested election

FIFA President Gianni Infantino successfully navigated a potential internal revolt during a summit meeting held in Morocco this week. Despite this outcome, the leadership remains under pressure as European soccer’s governing body issued a scathing response, signaling ongoing challenges for the president ahead of a contested election.

Simultaneously, the English Football Association has reportedly withdrawn its support for Infantino. This move follows the president's unsuccessful proposal to sell a 20 percent stake in the World Cup, a plan that has drawn significant opposition from key stakeholders.