FA to withdraw support for Infantino, joining Welsh FA's lead

The FA intends to send Infantino a letter retracting its previous endorsement of his re-election candidacy, according to Sky Sports. Wales has already become the first national federation to formally pull its support.

The reversal reflects mounting pressure across Europe, with further withdrawals expected imminently. The strategy aims to isolate Infantino and force change at FIFA's presidential level.

Infantino has shown little appetite for resignation and is attempting to secure backing from federations in Africa, Asia and South America who remain aligned with him. Despite this defensive posture, he faces an increasingly uphill battle.

The FIFA presidential election is scheduled for Morocco in March, where Infantino now appears almost certain to face at least one challenger—a departure from his earlier unopposed status.

The FA's original support letter raises awkward questions about the federation's judgment. Officials apparently felt compelled to back Infantino when he appeared to face no opposition, believing it aligned with English interests. FA chair and FIFA vice-president Debbie Hewitt was pictured presenting Infantino with an England shirt before the World Cup semi-final loss to Argentina in July, a moment that now carries different weight.