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Arsène Wener ready to overthrow Gianni Infantino?

After distancing himself from Gianni Infantino during the summer, Arsène Wenger is reportedly considering running for the presidency of FIFA

Published: Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 6:07 AM
Arsène Wener ready to overthrow Gianni Infantino?
Key Things to Know
  • Arsène Wenger is reportedly considering a bid to challenge Gianni Infantino for the FIFA presidency.
  • The upcoming FIFA presidential election is scheduled to take place on March 18, 2027, in Rabat, Morocco.
  • Infantino faced heavy criticism from UEFA and other confederations over the abandoned $4.2 billion FIFA Forward Enterprise project.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Arsène Wenger is reportedly considering running against Gianni Infantino for the FIFA presidency ahead of the March 18, 2027 election in Rabat, Morocco. Infantino's standing was significantly weakened following opposition from Aleksander Ceferin's UEFA and other confederations to the abandoned $4.2 billion "FIFA Forward Enterprise" project. Wenger is reportedly being encouraged behind the scenes by Infantino's detractors to challenge the incumbent.

Currently serving as FIFA's director of world football development, Wenger distanced himself from Infantino in August, claiming he was unaware of the controversial commercial plan. Wenger and other potential candidates, such as Ramon Vega, must officially submit their candidacies by November 18.

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