FIFA President Gianni Infantino faces growing pressure after his administration’s proposed plan to sell a stake in the World Cup’s commercial rights met widespread resistance and ended in a climbdown. Multiple outlets report that UEFA is pressing for further action, including a no-confidence vote, following the public reversal and ongoing disputes over FIFA’s governance and commercial strategy.

According to reporting from several regional bodies, UEFA, along with other confederations including AFC and CONCACAF, are considering steps that could undermine Infantino’s position, including a possible no-confidence vote. Other outlets describe mounting institutional opposition from national federations as well, with examples including New Zealand’s federation withdrawing support for Infantino’s re-election bid.

At the same time, not all coverage points toward immediate removal. RFI reports that senior FIFA executives backed Infantino’s leadership despite the commercial plan’s failure, suggesting that his internal support may be more resilient than the criticism coming from outside FIFA. The White House official cited by Yahoo also characterizes Infantino’s critics as reacting from jealousy, reflecting the presence of supportive voices alongside the broader backlash.