56-year-old took over from Sepp Blatter in 2016 and has since been re-elected unopposed in 2019 and 2023
Gianni Infantino has confirmed he will stand for re-election as president of Fifa, a move that could extend his time in charge to 15 years.
Speaking at the 76th Fifa Congress in Vancouver, Infantino announced he intends to run again at next year’s election in Rabat, Morocco, with the next term set to run until 2031.
“As you’ve heard, the electoral period for the presidential election at Fifa starts today,” Infantino said. “I’m honoured and humbled at the same time, and I want to tell you first, the 211 member associations, I want to confirm to you that I will be a candidate for the election of Fifa president next year.”
The 56-year-old took over from Sepp Blatter in 2016 and has since been re-elected unopposed in 2019 and 2023. His initial three-year spell, which completed Blatter’s term, does not count towards Fifa’s 12-year limit, meaning a successful bid in 2027 would allow him to remain in office until 2031.
Infantino’s expected candidacy has already received backing from regional governing bodies including Caf and Conmebol.
During his time in office, he has overseen major changes in global football and maintained a high international profile, although his relationship with US President Donald Trump in particular has drawn heavy criticism.
