FIFA’s Infantino backed by six Arab federations including Qatar and Morocco

Football’s top official boosted by further support for his presidency after proposed private investment in game nixed.Published On 13 Aug 202613 Aug 2026Six ‌heads of Arab national football associations, including 2022 World Cup host Qatar and 2030 World ⁠Cup cohost Morocco, have joined the growing ⁠backing for FIFA President Gianni Infantino with football’s world governing body in crisis after a failed private investment plan.Infantino, who ⁠is seeking re-election next year, has faced open revolt after three confederations – UEFA, AFC and CONCACAF – called for him to quit over his aborted ⁠bid to bring private investment into FIFA competitions, including the World Cup.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4Bangladesh humble Australia with worst total in contest as Hasan takes 6-55list 2 of 4Blockbuster $12.5bn deal as Kushner, Iger, purchase NBA Lakers franchiselist 3 of 4Bangladesh and India battle to save cricket series after political turmoillist 4 of 4Hockey World Cup 2026: India-Pakistan blockbuster headlines tournament drawend of listThe Swiss administrator had proposed carving off the commercial rights to the World Cup and selling 20 percent to private investors to r...