France Joins European Federations In Withdrawing FIFA Chief Support

The French Football Federation (FFF) has announced it will no longer support Gianni Infantino's bid for re-election as FIFA President, marking a significant shift in European football politics ahead of the elections.

France's decision places it alongside a growing coalition of European federations that have publicly withdrawn their endorsement. Belgium, Italy, Scotland, Sweden and Wales have similarly distanced themselves from Infantino in recent months, signalling mounting discontent with his leadership among some of Europe's most influential football bodies.

The coordinated withdrawals reflect broader concerns about Infantino's tenure at world football's governing body. The move represents a substantial challenge to the FIFA chief's re-election campaign, as European federations collectively wield considerable influence within FIFA's voting structures.

With multiple major European associations now opposing his candidacy, Infantino faces mounting pressure from the continent that has traditionally held significant sway in FIFA elections. The outcome of the presidential contest will be determined by votes from FIFA's member federations at the next congress.