The football associations of Mexico and Argentina have become the latest to express their support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino, who has been facing intense criticism over his plans to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors. Despite the backing, Infantino's position remains precarious, with many calling for his resignation.
The FIFA management board has also reaffirmed its full support for Infantino, but this has done little to quell the opposition. With 211 FIFA member associations, Infantino's survival hinges on a numbers game, requiring 106 votes to block a no-confidence motion. UEFA, which has been vocal in its criticism, has threatened a boycott of FIFA competitions and is considering calling an Emergency Congress to force Infantino out. The situation continues to unfold, with various stakeholders weighing in, including the global players' union FIFPRO, which has slammed the cover-up surrounding the situation and demanded structural reforms at FIFA.