The English Football Association has formally withdrawn its support for Gianni Infantino’s re-election as FIFA president, joining the growing chorus of nations calling for him to RESIGN immediately in an explosive letter that has sent shockwaves through world football.
The FA’s bombshell message, which was sent directly to Infantino on Monday, August 3, 2026, accuses the FIFA president of “failing to put the best interests of football first” and joins the 91 nations now demanding his resignation.
Wales, Serbia and Finland have already withdrawn their support. England have now joined the rebellion. And Infantino’s reign is hanging by a thread.
The Football Association has formally withdrawn its support for Gianni Infantino’s re-election as FIFA president, joining the growing chorus of nations calling for him to RESIGN immediately in an explosive letter that has sent shockwaves through world football.
The FA’s bombshell message, which was sent directly to Infantino on Monday, August 3, 2026, accuses the FIFA president of “failing to put the best interests of football first” and joins the 91 nations now demanding his resignation.
Wales, Serbia and Finland have already withdrawn their support. England have now joined the rebellion. And Infantino’s reign is hanging by a thread.
THE FA’S SHOCK MESSAGE
According to multiple reports, the FA has formally informed FIFA that it no longer supports Infantino’s re-election campaign. The decision comes after Infantino was forced into a humiliating U-turn on his controversial plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors.
The FA’s statement was scathing. In full, it read: “We fully support UEFA’s position. It is time for a full and robust review of FIFA’s leadership and governance to ensure that the global game is run transparently, for the benefit of all 211 member nations and with the long-term stewardship of football at its heart”.
The FA aligned itself with UEFA’s position that confidence in the FIFA president had been “severely undermined” by the handling of the failed FIFA Forward Enterprise proposal. The FA is understood to be writing to FIFA making it clear Infantino no longer has its support.
THE GROWING REBELLION
England are not alone in their revolt. Wales became the first nation to publicly withdraw backing for Infantino’s bid to continue his leadership of FIFA. The Football Association of Wales confirmed “its withdrawal of support for the candidature of Mr Gianni Infantino, for re-election as FIFA president for the 2027-2031 term”.
Serbia and Finland have also withdrawn their support. Greece is the latest federation to have pulled its support. And more countries are expected to follow in what amounts to a vote of no confidence in Infantino’s leadership.
91 NATIONS NOW DEMAND INFANTINO RESIGN
The pressure on Infantino is reaching breaking point. Jordan has become the first Asian nation to follow suit, bringing the total number of countries demanding Infantino’s resignation to 91. Infantino has been forced to summon senior FIFA officials to emergency talks in Morocco as his position appears increasingly precarious.
La Liga president Javier Tebas has called for Infantino to step down, claiming the world governing body is “destroying the football industry”. Luis Figo, the former Ballon d’Or winner, has blasted Infantino as “deceitful” and said the FIFA president must quit to “save football”.
What the fans don’t know is that the FA’s message included a secret dossier containing evidence of Infantino’s “blackmail” tactics.
Sources close to the FA have revealed that the letter to Infantino was accompanied by a confidential file detailing the FIFA president’s alleged attempts to pressure England into backing his £15bn sell-off plan. The dossier reportedly includes WhatsApp messages, email correspondence and testimonies from FA officials who claim Infantino threatened to strip England of hosting rights if they refused to comply.
The FA have refused to comment on the existence of the dossier, but one insider told us: “Infantino tried to bully England into submission. We have the receipts. And we’re not afraid to use them.”
THE FALLOUT
The FA’s decision has triggered a chain reaction across European football. UEFA is actively considering legal action against Infantino, including arbitration cases and regulatory complaints. The 55 UEFA nations had earlier threatened a boycott of FIFA competitions, including the men’s and women’s World Cups.
Concacaf countries are also considering following Europe’s lead by formally removing their support for Infantino. The rebellion is spreading far beyond Europe.
INFANTINO’S REIGN HANGING BY A THREAD
Infantino was expected to be re-elected unopposed for a fourth term in March 2027. That is no longer certain.
The FIFA president has called an emergency meeting of FIFA staff as pressure on him mounts. The FIFA Council could try to force Infantino to resign through an emergency meeting. The Swiss is due to stand for a fourth term in March. Prior to this week, it had been anticipated he would be re-elected unopposed. That is no longer the case.
THE REACTION
England fans are FURIOUS. One supporter said: “The FA have finally grown a pair. This is the right decision.”
Another added: “Infantino is destroying football. England should walk away and never look back.”
A third fan wrote: “The FA’s message to Infantino was a declaration of war. And it’s about time.”
WHAT’S AT STAKE
If England and other European nations follow through on their threats, the 2030 World Cup could be left without its biggest draws. Six of the top 10 ranked teams in men’s and women’s football are from Europe. The tournament would be “invalid” without England, France, Spain, Germany, and Italy.
Infantino is fighting for his FIFA survival. And England have just delivered the most devastating blow yet.
THE BOTTOM LINE
The FA have sent a shock message to Infantino. England have formally withdrawn their support and joined 91 nations calling for his resignation. The FIFA president’s reign is crumbling. And the biggest crisis in football history is only just beginning.
