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Gianni Infantino is facing growing pressure after UEFA, CONCACAF and the Asian Football Confederation criticized FIFA’s management and consultation processes, while some CONCACAF members reportedly reconsider their support. The resignation of Infantino adviser Carlos Cordeiro and an internal admission that FIFA was misled about a project have intensified concerns about his position. Analysts still believe Infantino may retain enough national federation backing to win another term, but the possibility of a contested election has increased. Potential successors include CONCACAF president Victor Montagliani, AFC president Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa, European club leader Nasser Al-Khelaifi and FIFA secretary general Matthias Grafström. FIFA’s next president will be confirmed at its March 2027 congress in Morocco, with nominations due by 18 November 2026.