Scotland ends backing for Infantino

Ian Maxwell, the Chief Executive of the Scottish Football Association, announced that the union no longer trusts Gianni Infantino, the FIFA President, and will not vote for his re-election in the 2027 elections. This comes amid a decline in support from many continental associations for Infantino due to his controversy surrounding the attempt to establish a new company to manage competition rights and the controversial plans that have sparked widespread criticism, including threats to boycott FIFA competitions. Scotland, along with associations from England, Wales, and Ireland, has aligned itself with the European Union’s stance and described its position as a loss of confidence, emphasizing that it will not support Infantino's re-election. As of now, there are no official candidates to challenge him, with nominations expected to be announced in November 2026, while calls for a review of FIFA’s management have increased.

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