FIFA President Gianni Infantino has secured the formal backing of more than 200 member federations for a fourth term, according to a report by The Guardian.
The widespread support signals strong momentum for the incumbent as the election approaches, consolidating his base across the global football community.
The development comes after reports that the German Football Association (DFB) declined to sign a letter of support for Infantino’s re-election.
The DFB’s refusal had raised questions about the breadth of consensus behind the president, particularly in Europe.
However, the Guardian’s findings suggest that opposition remains limited relative to the scale of support gathered.
Infantino’s agenda has included controversial proposals, such as expanding the World Cup to 64 teams.