FIFA leader Infantino starts race for re-election in 2027 vote hosted by African ally Morocco
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has officially launched his campaign for re-election in the 2027 vote, which will be held in Morocco, a key African ally. The election will take place during the FIFA Congress in Rabat, where Infantino is expected to run unopposed for a third term. Morocco's growing influence in global soccer, bolstered by hosting rights and political ties within FIFA, underscores the strategic importance of the location.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onFIFA leader Infantino starts race for re-election in 2027 vote hosted by African ally MoroccoThe FIFA presidential vote in 2027 that is set to give Gianni Infantino a final four-year term in office will be hosted by MoroccoByANNE M. PETERSON AND GRAHAM DUNBAR AP sports writersApril 30, 2026, 4:59 PM1:34FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during the 76th FIFA Congress in Vancouver, British Columbia, Thursday, April 30, 2026.
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