FIFA President Gianni Infantino says he will address the growing crisis at the world football governing body at the “right place and right time”.
Infantino made the comments after attending the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, amid renewed attention on his bid to remain FIFA president.
FIFA has confirmed that Infantino will seek re-election at the organisation’s Congress in March 2027. He is currently the only candidate in the race.
“The FIFA president announced in April that he will stand for re-election in 2027. Of course, nothing has changed. Mr Infantino will be standing for re-election,” Gianni Infantino said.
His decision comes as he faces growing scrutiny over a failed proposal to sell a stake in FIFA to a private investment firm with links to US President Donald Trump.
The proposed deal was eventually abandoned, while UEFA and CONCACAF have reportedly withdrawn their support for Infantino. Infantino, however, has declined to comment in detail on the controversy for now.
“There will be a lot to say, but there will be a right place and a right time to say this,” Infantino said.
