Fifa: Arsene Wenger considers standing against Gianni Infantino for presidency
Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is considering a bid for the FIFA presidency to challenge incumbent Gianni Infantino. Wenger's potential candidacy is supported by UEFA, though he faces questions regarding his age and long-term commitment to the role.
Why it matters
A leadership change at FIFA could significantly alter the governance and commercial direction of global football, especially following controversies surrounding Infantino's tenure.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Arsene Wenger (left) joined Fifa as chief of global football development in 2019
Sports editor Published 10 November 2026, 08:44 GMT Updated 08:53 GMT Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is considering standing against Gianni Infantino as a candidate in Fifa's presidential election.
For weeks, senior figures in European football have been hoping the Frenchman would run for the job, and he is now giving it serious thought.
Wenger is 77, leading to questions over whether he could provide long-term leadership for the sport.
But some of his supporters have told BBC Sport that they would be happy for him to win the election, then stand down before serving a full four-year term.
Infantino's position was plunged into crisis by a backlash caused by his failed plan to sell commercial stakes in the World Cup to private investors.
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