Six Arab federations back Infantino amid backlash over World Cup investment plan

14 Aug 2026, 10:13 am IST|
Six Arab federations back Infantino amid backlash over World Cup investment plan
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Six Arab football federations declared their full support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino after his controversial World Cup investment plan faced significant global opposition.

The declaration exposes a divide within the Asian football bloc, with Qatar and Lebanon supporting Infantino.

Several European and Oceanic football associations have withdrawn their support for Infantino's re-election.

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