# Infantino faces potential leadership challenge as FIFA Council members rebel

FIFA president Gianni Infantino could face a formal leadership challenge after a group of FIFA Council members began rebelling against his authority. The dissent reflects growing discontent within football's governing body. If a challenger emerges, it could disrupt Infantino's control ahead of the next FIFA election.

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## Sources

### Sports
- [The Guardian Sport](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/02/gianni-infantino-could-face-leadership-challenge-as-fifa-council-members-rebel) — Sun, 02 Aug 2026 07:00:15 GMT
- [The Guardian Sport](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/02/gianni-infantino-fifa-president-pressure-uefa-members-prepare-oppose-re-election) — Sun, 02 Aug 2026 19:36:26 GMT