Gianni Infantino could face leadership challenge as Fifa council members rebel

<ul><li><p>Council wants to trigger emergency general meeting </p></li><li><p>Members demand review of Balogun decision</p></li></ul><p>Gianni Infantino is facing a rebellion from members of the Fifa council who are attempting to force an extraordinary general meeting (EGM) that could develop into a full-blown leadership challenge.</p><p>The Guardian has learned that moves to call an EGM were already under way before the emergence of Infantino’s abortive plan to sell off stakes in the World Cup, with council members demanding an independent review into the unprecedented decision to <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jul/05/folarin-balogun-red-card-suspension-lifted-usmnt-belgium-world-cup">lift Folarin Balogun’s suspension</a> during the World Cup, which involved multiple phone calls from Donald Trump.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/02/gianni-infantino-could-face-leadership-challenge-as-fifa-council-members-rebel">Continue reading...</a>