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AFC to back Infantino's FIFA presidency re-election bid
The Asian Football Confederation has pledged its support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino's re-election campaign. Infantino is seeking a fourth term that would extend his mandate through 2031.
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The AFC has committed to supporting FIFA President Gianni Infantino in his upcoming re-election campaign, marking a significant show of backing from one of world football's major confederations.
Infantino will face re-election in March as he pursues a fourth consecutive term as FIFA chief, with the extended mandate set to take him through to 2031. The AFC's endorsement adds momentum to his candidacy ahead of the vote.
The confederation's backing underscores Infantino's support among Asia's football governing bodies, a key constituency in FIFA's electoral process. His previous terms have seen various infrastructure and development initiatives across the continent.
The March election will determine FIFA's leadership direction over the next quadrennial cycle, coinciding with the period leading into the 2030 World Cup. Other potential candidates have not yet formally declared their intentions to challenge the incumbent.