WORLDSTORY 524· AUGUST 1, 2026

Infantino's U-turn stirs doubt over his FIFA future

An unopposed re-election bid, meaning a contest where only one candidate appears on the ballot, had looked like Gianni Infantino's to collect. FIFA, the organization that governs global football, is now watching its president navigate…

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