European national governing bodies are discussing the formal withdrawal of their endorsement for Gianni Infantino's re-election bid following a failed proposal to sell World Cup rights.

European football associations are preparing to withdraw letters of support for Fifa president Gianni Infantino, aiming to force his resignation. The move follows the collapse of Infantino’s plan to sell portions of the World Cup, which faced opposition from Uefa members. Before this crisis, 52 of Uefa’s 55 member associations had endorsed Infantino for a fourth term.

Growing dissent among member associations

National governing bodies are considering a coordinated or individual withdrawal of support, which would function as a vote of no confidence. While Uefa members are leading the effort, discussions are ongoing with countries in other confederations. Fifa must be formally notified by any nation that chooses to recall its endorsement letter.

Global support and the search for a successor

While European support wanes, Infantino retains backing from the Confederation of African Football and Conmebol. Some Asian Football Confederation members, including Qatar, Sri Lanka, and Kuwait, have publicly supported him recently. Efforts are now underway to identify a replacement candidate, though any challenger would need significant backing from the AFC and Concacaf to succeed.