# Over 200 countries back Infantino for fourth FIFA term despite Balogun scandal

Over 200 national football associations have endorsed FIFA president Gianni Infantino for a fourth term, even as a scandal involving a figure named Balogun emerges. The endorsement underscores ongoing support for Infantino's leadership despite controversies. This decision will influence the future direction of global football governance.

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## Sources

### Sports
- [The Guardian Sport](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jul/17/gianni-infantino-fifa-reelection-more-than-200-countries-endorse-despite-balogun-scandal) — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 08:36:58 GMT
- [The Guardian Sport](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jul/18/gianni-infantino-unlikely-to-face-ioc-sanctions-over-balogun-red-card-scandal) — Sat, 18 Jul 2026 11:00:02 GMT