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Six Arab countries reaffirm support for Infantino

Support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino comes from six Arab associations.

13 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Six Arab countries have officially pledged their support to FIFA President Gianni Infantino. According to reports from Südtirol News, these are Qatar, Morocco, Egypt, Lebanon, Sudan, and Mauritania, which announced their position on Thursday.

Infantino faces increasing pressure in global football and an ongoing power struggle. The official backing from these associations could impact his position within FIFA.

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