# Concacaf weighs withdrawing support for embattled FIFA chief Infantino

Soccer governing bodies in North and Central America are considering withdrawing their backing for FIFA President Gianni Infantino amid ongoing controversies. The move could weaken Infantino's position ahead of his bid for continued leadership.

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## Sources

### Sports
- [The Guardian Sport](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/04/concacaf-countries-considering-withdrawing-support-for-under-fire-gianni-infantino) — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 09:41:02 GMT
- [The Guardian Sport](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/10/uefa-concacaf-afc-fifa-gianni-infantino-world-cup) — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:02:37 GMT

### World
- [BBC World](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c2k74yevgzwo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:11:30 GMT