Argentina and Mexico join Africa in backing FIFA’s Infantino: What to know
Argentina and Mexico have declared support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino, deepening a divide within global football governance. This move contrasts with UEFA's ongoing boycott and calls for resignation from members like Norway following controversies over commercial rights proposals.
Why it matters
The internal conflict threatens the stability of global football governance and highlights a growing geopolitical split within the sport's governing bodies.
How does FIFA presidency stand? Norway wants resignation, but Argentina and Mexico join Africa in Gianni Infantino camp.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info Argentina's Lionel Messi, centre, with US President Donald Trump, right, and FIFA President Gianni Infantino, left, as he receives his runners-up medal after the 2026 World Cup final [Dylan Martinez/Reuters] By Kevin Hand Published On 7 Aug 2026 7 Aug 2026 World football’s growing divide has deepened with the declarations of support for FIFA’s defiant Gianni Infantino by Argentina and Mexico, coming only a day after Africa unanimously voted to back the president of football’s global governing body.
Infantino continues to face fierce backlash over a now-abandoned proposal to sell off a number of commercial rights to the World Cup and other FIFA events.
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