On August 13, 2026, six presidents of Arab football federations, including Fouzi Lekjaa, president of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF), publicly expressed their support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino. The joint statement was reported by Moroccan media and comes amid ongoing discussions about FIFA's leadership.
The group of Arab football leaders highlighted their backing for Infantino's vision and reforms within international football. The statement did not specify any particular event or election, but it underscores the continued alignment between Arab federations and FIFA's current administration.
Infantino, who has led FIFA since 2016, has often enjoyed support from confederations and national associations across the globe. The Arab federations' endorsement adds to the consensus behind his leadership, though no formal election is scheduled at this time.
The news was first reported by the Moroccan outlet Le360, citing a statement from the FRMF. Neither FIFA nor Infantino has officially commented on the endorsement as of August 14, 2026.
