Gianni Infantino has confirmed he will run for a fourth term as FIFA president, with the election scheduled for March 2027 as the governing body continues to implement major competition expansions and face criticism over various decisions.
The announcement came during the closing moments of the FIFA Congress in Vancouver, less than two months before the start of the men’s World Cup. Infantino stated he would seek the 2027–2031 term, saying he felt “honoured and humbled” to have the opportunity.
The election is set to take place on March 18 in Morocco, which will co-host the 2030 World Cup alongside Spain and Portugal.
Infantino, 56, took office in 2016, succeeding Sepp Blatter, and was re-elected unopposed in 2019 and 2023. During his tenure, he has pushed for the expansion of FIFA tournaments. This year’s men’s World Cup in North America will be the first to feature 48 teams, while the women’s tournament in 2023 expanded to 32 teams.
However, Infantino’s leadership has also drawn criticism, particularly over high World Cup ticket prices and the decision to award the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize to U.S. President Donald Trump during the World Cup draw in December.
Earlier this month, CONMEBOL, South American football’s governing body, issued a statement saying it would unanimously support Infantino if he decided to seek another term.