Despite the numerous controversies surrounding Gianni Infantino for several years, the French Football Federation should maintain its support for the outgoing president during the election scheduled for March 2027. According to information from The TeamPhilippe Diallo would favor a logic of continuity and pragmatism rather than a vote of adhesion. The prospect of France positioning itself to host the 2038 World Cup would weigh heavily in this decision, while maintaining good relations with the current leadership of FIFA is seen as a major diplomatic asset. However, the president of the 3F did not always spare Gianni Infantino, whom he publicly criticized after his late arrival at the FIFA congress in 2025 in Asunción, a delay which caused the departure of several European leaders, including Aleksander Čeferin who is leading a revolt at UEFA against the FIFA leader.
This support comes while Gianni Infantino remains at the heart of numerous controversies. His potential third term has sparked criticism of the concentration of power within FIFA, while his demonstrated proximity to several heads of state, notably Donald Trump during the 2026 World Cup, continues to fuel debate. The Swiss leader is also regularly singled out for the governance of the body, the attribution of major competitions, the project to expand the World Cup to 64 teams as well as the development of an international calendar considered increasingly busy by many football players. Despite these recurring protests, the FFF therefore seems to favor its strategic interests and maintain its confidence in the outgoing president as the 2027 election approaches.
