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Infantino on the brink? Who might replace him if he goes?
Friday, July 31, 2026
Gianni Infantino is facing pressure over his proposal to sell stakes in the World Cup. FIFA's governance structure requires the FIFA Council to elect a new president if Infantino departs; the next scheduled FIFA presidential election is in 2026. No formal process to remove Infantino has been initiated as of the article's date.
