Three major confederations weigh no-confidence vote against Infantino

European, Asian, and North/Central American football confederations are in discussions about initiating a no-confidence vote to remove FIFA President Gianni Infantino, marking an unprecedented challenge to his leadership following a failed proposal to sell commercial rights to private investors. The talks involve UEFA, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), and CONCACAF, which collectively represent some of the sport’s most powerful stakeholders.

The coordinated opposition stems from Infantino’s now-abandoned plan to create a private commercial entity that would control marketing and broadcast rights for FIFA competitions, including the World Cup. The proposal, which would have allowed member associations to access up to $20 million in one-off funding, faced sharp criticism for a lack of transparency and consultation. Although FIFA withdrew the plan, the three confederations have continued to demand a fundamental review of the organization’s governance and leadership.

Under FIFA’s statutes, there is no specific provision for a no-confidence vote against the president. However, the FIFA Council can convene an Extraordinary Congress, or must do so if at least one-fifth of the 211...