CAF Unanimously Backs Infantino's Re-election as FIFA President for 2027–2031 Term

The Confederation of African Football (CAF), representing all 54 African member associations, announced unanimous support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino's re-election to a further four-year term (2027–2031) at the Vancouver Congress. The endorsement, reported by Daily Sports and confirmed by multiple FIFA Congress reporters, solidifies Infantino's hold on the FIFA presidency ahead of the formal election process. CAF's 54 votes represent the largest bloc in FIFA's 211-member structure. The endorsement came at a moment of heightened scrutiny for Infantino — Vancouver Police had denied his request for a presidential-level motorcade escort the previous day, and the Iranian federation crisis was generating significant negative press for FIFA's handling of the World Cup political fallout. Infantino's first term as FIFA president began in 2016; he was re-elected in 2019 and again in 2023 and is the architect of the expanded 48-team World Cup format.