Gianni Infantino could face leadership challenge as Fifa Council members rebel
Fifa Council members are attempting to force an extraordinary general meeting that could challenge President Gianni Infantino's leadership. At least 19 of 37 council members are needed to trigger the meeting, with rebels demanding an independent review of the decision to lift Folarin Balogun's World Cup suspension following Donald Trump's intervention.
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Published 02 Aug 2026, 07:00 UTC · Updated 02 Aug 2026, 07:10 UTC
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