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US and Canada Support Statement Criticizing Infantino

US Soccer and Canada Soccer have backed a statement from multiple football confederations against FIFA President Infantino.

11 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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US Soccer and Canada Soccer, along with the Caribbean Football Union and the Central American Football Union, have supported a statement from three football confederations that criticizes FIFA President Gianni Infantino. This backing comes amid ongoing tensions regarding Infantino's leadership and FIFA's governance.

FIFA responded to the criticism on Saturday, denouncing what it described as "a concerted and ongoing effort by some to undermine" the organization and Infantino.

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