A new election for the FIFA presidency will take place in 2027. Gianni Infantino, who is nearing the end of his third term, is the favorite to succeed himself and hold the position until 2031. However, there is also a push for change—particularly from within UEFA, where Nasser Al-Khelaïfi (president of Paris Saint-Germain and beIN Media Group) is being championed as a candidate, despite having no intention of running. This is according to journalist Ben Jacobs.
Ben Jacobs is a generally reliable journalist—particularly regarding the transfer market, and even more so in this specific area. The situation is rather unique, given that Nasser Al-Khelaïfi is not seeking the role. Yet, several officials would like to see him run to challenge Infantino, whose reputation is—at best—highly divisive.
Some of Infantino’s decisions raise as many eyebrows as his close relationship with US President Donald Trump. His latest plan to privatize the World Cup by selling stakes to private investors—promising around €35 million to federations that back the project—has sparked a fresh outcry and could prompt officials to press Al-Khelaïfi to step up. That said, there is no guarantee he could be persuaded, especially since the move would likely require him to leave his role at PSG.
These are complex matters involving behind-the-scenes negotiations and power struggles; we prefer to remain cautious and wait for concrete developments before drawing further conclusions.
