PoliticsAsian Football Confederation Pledges Support for Gianni Infantino's FIFA Presidency Re-election Bid
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has announced its support for Gianni Infantino's re-election bid as FIFA president, despite earlier concerns raised about the sale of commercial rights. AFC president Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa reaffirmed the body's commitment to Infantino's leadership.
The National|October 23, 2026 