Japan’s former soccer chief aims to run against Gianni Infantino for FIFA presidency

Tsunoda Tsuyoshi, former president of Japan's soccer federation, announced his candidacy for FIFA president in the 2026 election, positioning himself as an alternative to incumbent Gianni Infantino. The election is scheduled to take place at FIFA's congress in 2026. Infantino has served as FIFA president since 2016 and has not yet announced whether he will seek reelection.

• CNN — Japan’s former soccer chief aims to run against Gianni Infantino for FIFA presidency

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