AFC Endorses Infantino For Another Term As FIFA President
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has endorsed Gianni Infantino for another term as FIFA president.
Elmira, NY, October 22, 2026 —
The Asian Football Confederation has endorsed Gianni Infantino for another term as president of FIFA, according to the information provided.
The endorsement identifies the AFC’s position in support of Infantino continuing in the role. The available information does not provide further details about how or when the decision was made, whether it followed a formal vote, or what reasons the confederation gave for its endorsement.
It also does not specify the timing of the next FIFA presidential term, the process for selecting the president, or whether other candidates have been put forward. No statements from Infantino or AFC representatives were included in the information provided.
The endorsement is the only reported development in the account. It does not establish the outcome of any future selection process. Further details about the AFC’s announcement and the steps ahead were not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by STEPHEN WADE, Associated Press on www.mytwintiers.com, see more information here.
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