Monday briefing: Infantino confirms re-election bid and 20 per cent distribution rise

Gianni Infantino has announced he will stand for re-election as FIFA president in 2027, confirming his candidacy at the organisation’s annual Congress.

“I want to confirm to you that I will be candidate for the FIFA election of president next year,” Infantino said at the Congress.

He also told FIFA’s 211 member associations they would receive €2.3 billion in distributions over the next four years, adding that funding would increase by 20 per cent in the 2027–2030 cycle.