FIFA Chief Gets Support from Six Arab Countries
The leader of world football, Gianni Infantino, received strong backing from six Arab nations while facing arguments over future World Cup plans.
Published Aug 14
Support for the FIFA leader
The head of international soccer, Gianni Infantino, has received public support from six Arab sports federations. This backing comes at a time when some groups are arguing and pushing back against new plans for how the World Cup tournament should be organized in the future.
Which countries backed the chief?
- Morocco, which is set to co-host the World Cup in 2030, gave its full backing.
- Qatar, Egypt, Mauritania, Lebanon, and Sudan also signed the support letter.
- Four of the leaders from these supporting nations actually sit on the main FIFA council.
Why this support matters
Football is the most popular sport in the world, and running tournaments involves many complicated decisions. Having backing from major countries helps the FIFA president keep his plans moving forward despite complaints and disagreements from other parts of the sports world.