New Zealand’s football federation breaks with Oceania Football Confederation in withdrawing support for Gianni Infantino

The Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) has officially declared its support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino, providing a boost to his leadership as he faces calls to resign from other regional governing bodies including UEFA, Concacaf, and the Asian Football Confederation. The OFC’s 11 votes are viewed as a significant factor in the upcoming FIFA election, highlighting a divide between the confederation and other international football organizations.

However, internal consensus within the OFC has fractured, as New Zealand has formally broken rank with the regional body. By withdrawing its support for Infantino, New Zealand has become the latest nation to distance itself from the FIFA president, contrasting with the collective stance taken by the rest of the confederation.