Wales Becomes First FA to Withdraw Support for Infantino

The FAW has become the first football association to formally retract support for Infantino's candidacy for the 2027–2031 term, according to Sky Sports.

In a written statement to FIFA, the Welsh body outlined its grounds for withdrawal. The FAW accused Infantino's leadership of failing across governance, processes, values and stakeholder management, pointing specifically to a failed attempt to sell World Cup stakes.

"Failing to put the best interests of football first is a failure we cannot accept," the FAW said, stressing that Infantino had lost the organisation's confidence to lead world football.

The move marks a significant blow to the FIFA president ahead of what is expected to be a competitive re-election race. Whether other football associations follow Wales's lead remains to be seen, but the FAW's public withdrawal signals deepening fractures among the game's governing bodies over Infantino's stewardship.

The decision reflects broader frustration with recent decisions and direction under his tenure.