On the eve of the 76th FIFA Congress in Vancouver, the 54 members of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), led by President Patrice Motsepe, unanimously decided to support a potential candidacy of Gianni Infantino for re-election as FIFA President, according to a statement released on May 1, 2026.
The decision was made during a CAF meeting held on April 30, 2026, in Vancouver, Canada, where the FIFA Congress is taking place. The CAF members expressed their confidence in Infantino's leadership and his commitment to developing football globally, particularly in Africa.
Infantino, who has been FIFA President since 2016, has not yet officially announced his candidacy for the next term, but the CAF's endorsement signals strong support from the African continent. The next FIFA presidential election is scheduled for 2027.
Patrice Motsepe, CAF President, highlighted Infantino's efforts in increasing FIFA's investment in African football, including the expansion of the FIFA World Cup to 48 teams, which will benefit African nations with more slots.
