France Withdraws Support from Infantino | Johannesburg News

France has officially withdrawn its support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s re-election bid, citing a broken trust and misalignment with his vision for global football — joining Italy, Belgium, and Scotland in pulling out. With Infantino as the only declared candidate for March 2027’s election, whispers of a potential challenge from CONCACAF’s Victor Montagliani are growing. France, proud of its FIFA legacy and top-three rankings, plans to consult before choosing an alternative, while Infantino still commands backing from Saudi Arabia, Africa, and South America. The vote will be held at FIFA’s Congress in Rabat, Morocco. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/011d04bf345879fd