The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has not indicated whether it will support or oppose Gianni Infantino’s bid for a fourth term as FIFA president in March 2027. Several outlets report that AFC has delayed any clear position, signalling that the group’s 47 member associations could carry influence in the election.
Al Jazeera reports that AFC President Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa speaks cautiously at an AFC session, saying the AFC is not against anyone and not in favour of anyone. Other coverage likewise stresses that no hint is given regarding the AFC’s stance, with the AFC president framed as offering limited clarity while Infantino’s re-election campaign moves forward.
