# FIFA presidential hopeful Vega in it to win it

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/fifa-presidential-hopeful-vega-in-it-to-win-it/
- Published: 2026-11-10T13:39:22+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-10T21:54:09+00:00
- Original publisher: CNA (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sport/fifa-presidential-hopeful-vega-in-it-win-it-6539756
- Topics: Football, Sport, World

## Key points

- Ramon Vega is campaigning to become FIFA president.
- He needs backing from five national federations to qualify.
- Infantino remains favourite after criticism of his tournament investment plan.

## Summary

Former Switzerland captain Ramon Vega says he is standing to win the FIFA presidency next March, arguing that his playing experience, business career and integrity can unite football. He hopes to challenge incumbent Gianni Infantino, whose proposed FIFA Forward Enterprise scheme to sell stakes in major tournaments, including the World Cup, has drawn criticism.

Vega, 55, must secure support from at least five national federations by next Wednesday and show recent involvement in football to qualify for the ballot. He says he has visited more than 140 countries to build backing and has spent his own money on the effort, but has not named supporters. Japan’s former football association chief Kozo Tashima is the only other declared candidate; Infantino remains the favourite, though UEFA’s position is uncertain.

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