# AFC Backs Infantino for FIFA Re-election

> Asian football body joins Infantino in FIFA re-election bid after past disagreements.
- Title: AFC Backs Infantino for FIFA Re-election · SI Mexico
- Summary: Asian football body joins Infantino in FIFA re-election bid after past disagreements. Confederation of Asian Football (AFC) supports Gianni Infantino for…
- Keywords: confederation asiatica de futbol, gianni infantino, fifa, re-election, uefa, concacaf, mexico, seahawks, sports, AFC, Backs, Infantino
- Source: SI Mexico — https://si.com/mx/confederacion-asiatica-da-un-giro-y-apoya-a-infantino-para-mantener-presidencia-de-fifa
- Published: 2026-10-23T16:42:15+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: confederation asiatica de futbol, gianni infantino, fifa, re-election, uefa, concacaf, mexico, seahawks, sports
## AFC supports Infantino
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) endorsed Gianni Infantino's re-election bid for FIFA president after previously rejecting his private investment plan.
## Infantino's re-election timeline
Infantino, 56, has led FIFA since 2016 and will seek re-election in March after a failed private investment proposal.
## AFC joins UEFA and Concacaf
The AFC joined UEFA and Concacaf in August to oppose Infantino's plan to open FIFA tournaments to private investors.
## Infantino faces criticism
Infantino lost support from many European federations due to his close ties with Donald Trump and other controversies.
## AFC's strong backing
AFC President Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim al Khalifa stated the support for Infantino is 'very clear' and reaffirmed their commitment to his leadership.
## Infantino's response
Infantino thanked the AFC for their support, noting Asian football's transformation has strengthened global soccer.
## AFC's future support
The AFC has backing from Kuwait, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia, with Qatar hosting the 2022 World Cup and Saudi Arabia set to host the 2036 World Cup.
## AFC's stance on FIFA
The AFC, along with UEFA and Concacaf, declared soccer 'does not belong to any individual' after Infantino's controversial actions.
## Key takeaway

Confederation of Asian Football (AFC) supports Gianni Infantino for FIFA presidency despite previous conflicts.