Infantino to run for fourth term in Fifa's March 2027 election

Gianni Infantino is set to seek a fourth term as president of Fifa at the governing body's election in March 2027.

Fifa confirmed that Infantino remains committed to running for re-election, after he first announced his intention to seek another term in April, according to the BBC.

Infantino has headed Fifa since 2016 and is now preparing to extend his tenure amid an increasingly tense relationship between the organisation and European football's governing body Uefa.

The latest dispute centres on a proposal that could have allowed private investors to acquire stakes in Fifa competitions. The plan was eventually abandoned following strong opposition, with Uefa at one point threatening to boycott Fifa competitions, including the World Cup.

Fifa has accused Uefa of mounting a campaign against Infantino and its leadership. The two bodies are also involved in a legal dispute in the United States over the proposed investment deal.

Uefa last week filed legal papers seeking access to Fifa-related documents and evidence and has warned that it could also pursue a criminal complaint in Switzerland.

Uefa weighs possible challenger

Uefa is understood to be searching for a candidate capable of challenging Infantino in the 2027 election.

No rival has formally entered the race, although Concacaf president Victor Montagliani is reportedly among those being considered.

A challenger would need the backing of at least 106 of Fifa's 211 member associations to win the presidency.

Uefa has also dropped the possibility of pursuing a no-confidence vote against Infantino. Such a motion would require support from 159 member associations, or three-quarters of Fifa's membership, under changes to the organisation's statutes, making it unlikely to succeed.

Candidates have until 18 November to submit their nominations.