Serbia and Sweden have joined Wales in withdrawing their support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s bid for re-election, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing governance crisis at the world soccer body.
The coordinated move by the three national associations deals a fresh setback to Infantino’s campaign, which has faced intensifying scrutiny over the past weeks.
The withdrawals follow a broader pattern of institutional isolation, with both UEFA and Concacaf moving to distance themselves from the current leadership.
European soccer authorities have previously threatened a full boycott of the World Cup, signaling that the dispute has moved beyond internal politics to potential operational disruption.
The Football Association of Wales was the first national association to officially withdraw its backing, a step now mirrored by its continental neighbors.
For market observers, the instability at FIFA raises questions about the commercial certainty of upcoming tournaments and the broader governance structure of global sports.