New Zealand withdraws Gianni Infantino support but Oceania praise 'progress' under FIFA president

Both statements come after Infantino was forced to scrap his proposal to sell off stakes in FIFA competitions to private investment.

New Zealand’s federation joins the likes of England, Wales and the Republic of Ireland in pulling support

Infantino is losing global support rapidly over his aborted plan to sell off a stake in the World Cup to private investors.

OFC’s 11 votes could prove crucial in Fifa election Stance shows continued backing from smaller nations The Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) has declared their support for Gianni Infantino following demands for the Fifa president to resign from Uefa, Concacaf and the Asian Football Confederation in a development

Oceania Football Confederation issues statement on FIFA's failed sell-off plan as New Zealand hits out at Gianni Infantino  GB News

New Zealand break rank with Oceania's football governing body to become the latest nation to withdraw support for Fifa president Gianni Infantino.

New Zealand Football became the latest FIFA member to withdraw support on Friday.

FIFA chief Infantino receives support from 6 Arab federations amid revolt over World Cup plan  AP News

Gianni Infantino’s leadership is under threat after the intense backlash to his botched plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private equity investors.

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - 50th Ordinary UEFA Congress - Brussels Expo, Brussels, Belgium - February 12, 2026 FIFA president Gianni Infantino speaks during the event REUTERS/Benoit Tessier/File Photo 14 Aug 2026 08:38AM Aug 14 : New Zealand has withdrawn support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino's re-election and

The Football Association of Ireland [FAI] has officially withdrawn support for under-fire Fifa president Gianni Infantino, while the Irish Football Association has confirmed it is backing Uefa's stance.

UEFA ready to force Gianni Infantino exit and introduce rotating FIFA presidents  talkSPORT

Infantino is facing a revolt after his plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private equity investors. He withdrew the $20 billion proposal after a furious backlash by global soccer officials, including European body UEFA, which has warned of a boycott of all FIFA games and events.

FIFA chief Infantino receives support from 6 Arab federations amid revolt over World Cup plan  Toronto Star

Infantino is fighting to save his job after a barrage of criticism for his aborted plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors.

The association has decided to rescind a letter of support supplied earlier this year.

The Football Association of Ireland has withdrawn its support for Gianni Infantino to be re-elected as FIFA president.

Infantino is due to stand for re-election in March 2027. He is currently the only candidate up for the position.

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Infantino, a years-long member of Trump's orbit, is facing scrutiny after a failed but controversial plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors

Gianni Infantino set to back 64-team World Cup as he seeks South American support  The Times

Three confederations have accused Infantino of breaking trust over a proposed World Cup commercial stake sale and called for leadership change, even as Trump and other members defended him.

President Donald Trump took aim at critics of Gianni Infantino, saying it would be a "terrible mistake" to replace the embattled FIFA president.

"If he is gone, it will never be as successful or profitable again," US President Donald Trump wrote of Infantino and the World Cup in a post on Truth Social.

US PRESIDENT Donald Trump has warned Fifa would be making a “terrible mistake” if they get rid of Gianni Infantino as the head of world football’s governing body. Infantino has come under pressure following his doomed plan to sell off stakes in the men’s World Cup to private investors. But in a post on his Truth Social

‘If He Is Gone’—Donald Trump Fires Warning at Power Bloc Moving Against FIFA’s Gianni Infantino  Sports Illustrated

U.S. president Donald Trump isn't a fan of any efforts to oust Gianni Infatino as FIFA president.

Three of FIFA's six confederations issued an open letter to the "football family" on Monday (August 10) attacking President ​Gianni Infantino's conduct during the proposed sale of a stake in World Cup commercial rights and calling for leadership that works for the game.

Donald Trump says removing Gianni Infantino as Fifa president would be a 'terrible mistake'  thenationalnews.com

Infantino has faced blistering criticism after his failed plan to spin off FIFA's commercial operations in a deal involving JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Trump says would be 'terrible mistake' to oust embattled FIFA president Infantino  Dawn

United States President Donald Trump has warned FIFA would be making a “terrible mistake” if they get rid of Gianni Infantino as the head of world football’s governing body.But in a post on his Truth Social social media site early on Tuesday, Trump said removing the FIFA president would be a costly move.The US presiden

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"He is fantastic, having just presided over the most successful World Cup, by four times, ever presented. If he is gone, it will never be as successful or profitable again!" Trump added.

Donald Trump warns of ‘terrible mistake’ if FIFA replaces Gianni Infantino  lbc.co.uk

Donald Trump has called Gianni Infantino 'fantastic' amid mounting pressure.

Trump warned FIFA against replacing Gianni Infantino, calling him "fantastic" as soccer's governing body faces internal revolt over private equity deals.

US President Donald Trump offered his support to embattled FIFA President Gianni Infantino amid a growing revolt that threatens his leadership.

The FIFA president has faced more than a fortnight of international turmoil, embroiled in a World Cup sell-off saga that sparked demands for his resignation.

FIFA Boss Gianni Infantino Under Pressure After Foes Declare ‘Breach Of Trust’  Forbes

The statement came jointly with Canada's federation and regional entities in Central America and the Caribbean. And it followed more strong criticism from Concacaf, Europe, and Asia.

UEFA, AFC, CONCACAF hit out at Infantino over failed World Cup stake sale proposal  Reuters

Gianni Infantino is facing fresh pressure after UEFA joined forces with two other major football confederations in a remarkable new development

UEFA continue to pile the pressure on FIFA and its beleaguered president, Gianni Infantino, and has now released a joint statement with two other confederations

SHAMED footie fatcat Gianni Infantino’s local club have refused to back his leadership of Fifa. Zug 94, based in the luxury Swiss lakeside town where the embattled £4.8million-a-year chief has a penthouse flat, declined to endorse him. It comes as Europe’s football governing body, Uefa, considers launching an investiga

Football's world governing body Fifa has hit out at criticism of its President Gianni Infantino after his plan to sell off stakes in the World Cup was withdrawn in the face of widespread opposition.

FIFA didn’t mince words in its statement defending Gianni Infantino, blasting "a concerted and ongoing effort by some to undermine" his leadership

Gianni Infantino era 'is over', says LaLiga boss as pressure mounts on Fifa head | ITV News  ITVX

Pressure is mounting on the FIFA president Gianni Infantino after plans to sell a stake in the World Cup collapsed and fresh allegations emerged relating to his time at UEFA.

FIFA has accused critics of a "concerted and ongoing effort" to undermine its president Gianni Infantino, amid claims that UEFA paid off an alleged mistress while he led European football's governing body.

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has dismissed social media reports claiming it demanded FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s resignation. NFF calls the