# Australia aligns with AFC on Infantino but stops short of resignation call

Australia has aligned its position with the Asian Football Confederation regarding FIFA president Gianni Infantino, though it has declined to join calls for his removal. The move signals a unified regional stance on the controversy, but reflects reluctance to escalate demands against Infantino's leadership.

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### Sports
- [The Guardian Sport](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/aug/11/football-australia-backs-afc-stance-fifa-crisis-gianni-infantino) — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 07:32:35 GMT