# African Football Chiefs Back Infantino > African Football Chiefs back Infantino to remain FIFA president amid growing support. - Title: African Football Chiefs Back Infantino · Allafrica | Shortify - Summary: African Football Chiefs back Infantino to remain FIFA president amid growing support. African Football Confederation supports Infantino for continued FIFA… - Keywords: caf, fifa, infantino, patrice motsepe, ramon veega, concacaf, 2026 world cup, 2022 world cup, news, world, politics, African - Source: Allafrica — https://allafrica.com/stories/202610100172.html - Published: 2026-10-10T23:25:09+00:00 - Read time: 1 min - Topics: caf, fifa, infantino, patrice motsepe, ramon veega, concacaf, 2026 world cup, 2022 world cup, news, world, politics ## African Football Chiefs Back Infantino African Football Confederation supports Infantino for continued FIFA presidency after European and North American officials withdraw backing. > We took a resolution, unanimous that we support him and we will stand by him for the next elections ## Infantino Faces Criticism Infantino, 56, faces criticism from Fifa member associations over his botched plan to create a commercial subsidiary for major events. ## French Football Federation Withdraws Support French Football Federation withdrew support in September, criticizing Infantino's proposals and leadership style. ## Swiss Football Association Pulls Backing Swiss Football Association pulled backing in October, concerned over Trump's interference with 2026 World Cup. ## Ramon Vega as Lone Challenger Only former Swiss international Ramon Vega announced his intention to run against Infantino in the March 18 election. ## Victor Montagliani Withdraws Victor Montagliani, head of North American confederation Concacaf, reportedly will not present himself as a candidate before November 18 deadline. ## 2026 World Cup Expansion 2026 World Cup will feature 48 teams, the first time the tournament has been staged in a Middle Eastern country. ## Key takeaway African Football Confederation supports Infantino for continued FIFA presidency after European and North American officials withdraw backing.