Gianni Infantino, the current president of FIFA, has officially announced his candidacy for re-election in 2027. The announcement, made on May 1, 2026, confirms his intention to seek a fourth term leading world football's governing body.
Infantino, who first took office in 2016 following the corruption scandal that ousted Sepp Blatter, has overseen significant changes including the expansion of the World Cup to 48 teams. In his statement, he highlighted ongoing reforms and financial growth as reasons for seeking another term.
The election is scheduled to take place during the FIFA Congress in 2027. Infantino's candidacy was widely expected, as no major challenger has yet emerged. The Swiss-Italian lawyer has faced criticism over human rights issues related to World Cup hosts, but remains popular among many national federations.
FIFA's ethics committee will review the candidacy before the official ballot. The organization has not released further details on potential opponents.
