# Wenger decides not to challenge Fifa chief Infantino

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/wenger-decides-not-to-challenge-fifa-chief-infantino/
- Published: 2026-11-15T11:28:25+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-15T12:22:22+00:00
- Original publisher: BBC Sport (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c539gn33z1l3o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Topics: Football, Sport

## Key points

- Wenger will not challenge Infantino.
- Uefa is still seeking an alternative candidate.
- Tashima has yet to secure five endorsements.

## Summary

Arsène Wenger has decided against standing against Gianni Infantino in Fifa’s presidential election, strengthening the incumbent’s position as he seeks a fourth term. Wenger, Fifa’s head of global development, was seen as a credible alternative and was expected to have Uefa’s backing amid opposition to Infantino.

Uefa is still hoping to find another candidate before Wednesday’s deadline. Ramon Vega and Japan Football Association honorary president Kozo Tashima have expressed interest, but Tashima has not secured the required five endorsements. Infantino retains support in South America, Africa and Asia, while the backlash over a withdrawn plan to sell commercial stakes in the World Cup has raised questions about his leadership.

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