Nashville SC is the first MLS club to clinch a spot in the 2027 Concacaf Champions Cup. The team has guaranteed a finish no worse than third in the league's overall standings, with matches still remaining on the 2026 schedule.
The math is simple: Nashville's position is now unreachable by any chasing club, even in a worst-case run to close out the season. That removes any dependency on other results and hands the front office an international fixture to plan around a year in advance.
Qualification doesn't end the ambition. Third place is the floor, not the ceiling, and Nashville still has reason to push for a higher finish before the playoffs begin. A stronger regular-season position carries weight heading into the postseason, where seeding and momentum matter.
The early clinch also gives the roster-building process a head start. Playing continental and domestic competitions at once demands depth — injuries, suspensions and fatigue all hit harder across a packed calendar — so locking in the Champions Cup spot now lets the front office plan accordingly instead of waiting on the regular season's final weeks.
The Concacaf Champions Cup is the region's top club competition, pitting MLS sides against teams from Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean. For Nashville, it's a chance to test the squad against different styles and raise its profile beyond the domestic league — part of a broader push by MLS clubs to build credibility on the continental stage.

#nashville #concacaf #spot

Toluca did it again.
Alexis Vega scored in the fourth minute with Helinho adding an insurance goal in the 70th minute as the Diablos Rojos beat Monterrey 2-0 Sunday, Sept. 6 in Houston to win the 2026 Leagues Cup final.
In addition to winning the two-bowled trophy awarded to the winner of the tournament that pits Liga MX clubs against their MLS counterparts, Toluca also secures a bye to the round of 16 of the 2027 Concacaf Champions Cup. Monterrey and León, which beat Club América earlier Sunday in the third-place game, also qualify to the CCC through the Leagues Cup.
Vega took advantage of lax play from Monterrey to give Toluca an early lead. After a Toluca scoring chance seemed to go wanting when it bounced off the post, Monterrey midfielder Orbelin Pineda had the ball at his feet in the box. He was too slow to clear it, however, and Vega picked his pocket. The Toluca attacker finished off the opening goal with his first touch of the ball, much to the frustration of the pro-Rayados crowd in south Texas.
It was a frenetic start to the match, with a pair of Monterrey scoring chances sandwiched around Vega's opener. Rayados forward Hugo Cuypers put a header just off target in the third minute, and in the sixth minute, Toluca goalkeeper Hugo Gonzalez was able to stop a shot on target from Lucas Ocampos.

#minute #rayados #goal

A Diber Cambindo header made all the difference for Club León.
The forward nodded in a set piece in the 80th minute of the Leagues Cup third-place game against Club América. It was the only goal of a 1-0 León victory over Las Aguilas and a critical one for León.
The victory booked the team a place in the 2027 Concacaf Champions Cup.
América already had a place in next year's Concacaf Champions Cup, and had the Mexico City side won the match, Club Tijuana would have taken the remaining place as the Mexican club with the best combined finish between the Apertura and Cluausura short tournaments.
Instead, León will return to the continental club championship for the first time since winning the competition in 2023. That achievement typically comes with a ticket to the FIFA Club World Cup, but La Fiera were denied entry to the 2025 tournament because they share ownership with Pachuca, which also qualified, and ownership preferred for Tuzos to take part.

#concacaf #champions #ownership

The 2027 Women's World Cup is less than 11 months away as 32 teams will gather in Brazil for the tournament. For the United States women's national team, it's a chance to try and get back to being world champions after their ******* le was ******* ed in 2023 after holding it for eight years.
Now that the Women's World Cup match schedule has been released, all attention is starting to shift towards qualification. But, what does the USWNT need to do to qualify for the Women's World Cup?
We take a look at the road to the 2027 Women's World Cup and what awaits the USWNT this fall.
The October international window is the final round of friendlies before the qualification tournament. The USWNT, ranked second in the FIFA world rankings, plays a pair of friendlies against Spain, the top ranked team and defending Women's World Cup champions. It's not only a huge pair of matches between the top two ranked teams in the world, but also a barometer test.
Then, the November-December international window is when the 2026 Concacaf W Championship will take place in Texas. The tournament serves as both Women's World Cup qualifying and qualification for the 2028 Olympics. Eight teams (USA, Canada, Mexico, Jamaica, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Haiti, and Panama) will compete in a single elimination tournament over the course of nine days in Mansfield, TX and Houston.

#qualification #eight #team

By Dylan Butler
Austin FC's Leagues Cup 2026 run came to an end following a 2-0 quarterfinal loss to LIGA MX powerhouse Toluca FC at Sports Illustrated Stadium on Wednesday night.
Toluca advance to face Club León in the semifinals next week thanks to Helinho's 53rd-minute penalty kick after Oleksandr Svatok fouled Jesús Ángulo in the box. It was only the second goal Austin conceded in Leagues Cup 2026.
The Verde & Black were dealt a setback in the 40th minute after Joseph Rosales was shown a straight red card for a late challenge on Federico Pereira.
Brad Stuver did his best to keep Austin FC in the match, making several key saves in a one-goal game against the current Concacaf Champions Cup ****** le-holders.

#toluca #sports

STOCKHOLM (AP) — Six Nordic national soccer **** ociations piled more pressure on embattled FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Sunday by saying they had "lost confidence" in his leadership.
The **** ociations from Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Iceland and the Faeroe Islands issued a joint statement to say they "view the organization's governance and decision-making at the highest level with great concern."
The **** ociations said they stand united with European soccer governing body UEFA and support the measures it has already proposed.
"We expect FIFA to provide binding guarantees that the organization's governance or competitions will never again be opened up to private ownership," the **** ociations said.
Infantino faces pressure to resign after his plans to sell future World Cup profits to private investors triggered a backlash and criticism from UEFA, the Asian Football Confederation and CONCACAF, the governing body for North and Central American and Caribbean soccer.

#associations #uefa #governing #private

Gianni Infantino has defied a request by one of his FIFA vice presidents to stay away from an Under-14 football event in the Caribbean and instead made a rare public appearance during the global furore over his failed plan to sell future World Cup profits to private investors.
The FIFA president posted photos on his Instagram account on Saturday, showing his meeting with political and football officials from the Dominican Republic on the sidelines of a Caribbean Football Union (CFU) youth tournament in the Punta Cana resort.
On Friday, Infantino had been asked not to go by Victor Montagliani, the Canadian president of the Miami-based Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean ******* ociation Football (CONCACAF), to avoid being a distraction from the football games.
"I believe that considering the governance crisis surrounding FIFA as a result of your controversial FIFA Forward Enterprise proposal, the media will focus on this situation," Montagliani wrote in an emailed letter seen by The ******* ociated Press news agency, "which will unfortunately significantly take away from the technical nature of the CFU youth competition."
"As such, I respectfully ask you in the name of football to reconsider your attendance as it will unfortunately undermine the technical nature of this important youth development activity," Montagliani wrote.

#caribbean #infantino

GENEVA (AP) — Gianni Infantino defied a request by one of his FIFA vice presidents to stay away from an Under-14 soccer event in the Caribbean and instead made a rare public appearance during the global furor over his failed plan to sell future World Cup profits to private investors.
On Saturday, Infantino posted photos on his Instagram account showing the FIFA president meeting political and soccer officials from the Dominican Republic on the sidelines of a Caribbean Football Union (CFU) youth tournament in the Punta Cana resort.
On Friday, Infantino had been asked not to go by Victor Montagliani, the Canadian president of Miami-based continental soccer body CONCACAF, to avoid being a distraction from the soccer games.
"I believe that considering the governance crisis surrounding FIFA as a result of your controversial FIFA Forward Enterprise proposal, the media will focus on this situation," Montagliani wrote in an emailed letter seen by The ****** ociated Press, "which will unfortunately significantly take away from the technical nature of the CFU youth competition."
"As such, I respectfully ask you in the name of football to reconsider your attendance as it will unfortunately undermine the technical nature of this important youth development activity," Montagliani wrote.

#fifa

UEFA is ramping up the pressure on FIFA president Gianni Infantino by holding talks over an expanded Nations League which would involve non-European teams.
The Press **** ociation understands, as per an initial report in The Guardian, that European football's governing body is in discussions with CONCACAF, the confederation which represents the nations of North and Central America plus the Caribbean.
The talks could lead to an expansion of the Nations League as early as the 2028-29 edition, sources have indicated.
The discussions are a further indication of UEFA and CONCACAF working together on pan-continental competitions to the exclusion of FIFA, with their presidents, Aleksander Čeferin and Victor Montagliani, both understood to be of the view that FIFA president Gianni Infantino should resign and leave his position with dignity, rather than challenge for re-election amid the controversy surrounding his failed plan to involve private investors in the running of the World Cup and other FIFA events.
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) is also believed to be involved in the Nations League talks, but with a view to joining at a later point.

#talks #confederation

GENEVA (AP) — A collection of soccer fan groups from around the world launched a petition Thursday calling for Gianni Infantino to resign as FIFA president after he tried to sell future World Cup profits to private investors.
The petition with the hashtag InfantinOut also calls for "FIFA to be rebuilt so that the current debacle can never happen again."
"The shameful attempt by one individual — the FIFA President himself — to sell off the World Cup to private investors exposed a betrayal football will never forget," the petition said about Infantino's plan for a commercial spinoff, which he dropped amid a furious backlash.
The fan groups include Football Supporters Europe, Football Supporters Africa and, in North America, the Independent Supporters Council, plus about 40 national fan groups worldwide.
Infantino has resisted calls to leave office despite European soccer body UEFA saying it has no confidence in him. He has also been criticized by the leadership of North America's CONCACAF and the Asian Football Confederation.

#groups #petition #north

Santiago Sandoval could not have asked for a better return to Chivas' first-team setup. After an impressive run with the Mexico U-20 National Team at the CONCACAF U-20 Championship, the Rojiblanco academy product returned to the squad with the same confidence, talent and ability to make a difference that have made him one of Guadalajara's most promising young players.
Most importantly, his return has gone beyond simply making a good impression. In his last 2 appearances, Sandoval has directly contributed to Chivas' victories, proving that he is a player capable of changing the course of a match even when coming off the bench.
His return came in the final match of the Leagues Cup against Seattle Sounders. He came on as a substitute and, with only a few minutes on the pitch, found himself inside the box to connect with a header and score the goal that ultimately proved decisive in Chivas' victory.
But if that performance was the first glimpse of his impact after returning from the U-20 Championship, what happened against Santos Laguna confirmed that it was no coincidence. In Matchweek 4 of the Apertura 2026, Sandoval came on in the 53rd minute and once again needed very little time to become a key figure. He was active throughout his time on the pitch and created dangerous situations, eventually winning the penalty that led to the goal with which Guadalajara defeated Los Guerreros 0-1.
2 matches, 2 wins and 2 different ways of making an impact. Against Seattle, with a goal. Against Santos, through his movement, his reading of the game and an individual play that ultimately led to the decisive penalty.

#team

Santiago Sandoval's return to the Chivas setup could not have gone better. After a standout showing with the Mexico U-20 National Team at the Concacaf U-20 Championship, the rojiblanco academy product rejoined the team with the same confidence, talent, and ability to make a difference that have made him one of Guadalajara's most promising young players.
And most importantly, that return has not been limited to just positive impressions. In his 2 most recent matches, Sandoval has left a direct mark on El Rebaño's victories, proving that he is a player capable of changing the course of a game even when coming off the bench.
His return came in the closing stages of the Leagues Cup match against the Seattle Sounders. He came on as a substitute and, with only a few minutes on the field, appeared in the box to head home a goal that ultimately proved crucial in giving Chivas the win.
But if that performance was an early sign of his impact after returning from the U-20 Championship, what happened against Santos Laguna confirmed it was no fluke. On Matchday 4 of the Apertura 2026, Sandoval came on in the 53rd minute and once again needed little time to become a central figure. He was active and created dangerous situations until he won the penalty that later became the goal with which Guadalajara defeated the Guerreros 0-1.
2 matches, 2 wins, and 2 different ways of being decisive. Against Seattle, with a goal. Against Santos, through his movement, his reading of the game, and a play that ended in the decisive penalty.

#matches

For the second time this season, FC Cincinnati lost a tough heartbreaking game at a crucial point in a major tournament to a Mexican side.
Cincinnati lost 2-1 to Atlas FC in their third group-stage game in the Leagues Cup Aug. 11 at TQL Stadium. Cincy conceded two goals from the 79th minute on to squander a big chance to advance in the tournament.
Cincinnati finished 2-1 in the group stage with six points. Pending the results of other group-stage games Aug. 12 and 13, Cincinnati will likely be eliminated from the tournament.
It was a similar finish to the club's loss in the Concacaf Champions Cup to Tigres in the round of 16. Cincinnati lost a 3-0 lead in the aggregate series and was eliminated when Tigres scored at the death in March and won the game, 5-1.
"Yeah, it's a tough one," said Cincinnati's Gerardo Valenzuela. "We definitely had the motivation and the confidence to go and win this tournament and we were playing so well in these few games."

#tournament #tigres #eliminated

For the second time this season, FC Cincinnati lost a tough heartbreaking game at a crucial point in a major tournament to a Mexican side.
Cincinnati lost 2-1 to Atlas FC in their third group-stage game in the Leagues Cup Aug. 11 at TQL Stadium. Cincy conceded two goals from the 79th minute on to squander a big chance to advance in the tournament.
Cincinnati finished 2-1 in the group stage with six points. Pending the results of other group-stage games Aug. 12 and 13, Cincinnati will likely be eliminated from the tournament.
It was a similar finish to the club's loss in the Concacaf Champions Cup to Tigres in the round of 16. Cincinnati lost a 3-0 lead in the aggregate series and was eliminated when Tigres scored at the death in March and won the game, 5-1.
"Yeah, it's a tough one," said Cincinnati's Gerardo Valenzuela. "We definitely had the motivation and the confidence to go and win this tournament and we were playing so well in these few games."

#tournament #tigres #tough

Most teams still have everything to play for in the 2026 Leagues Cup, with the final matchday kicking off.
The top four teams in the table from each league after playing three matches against teams from the opposite league move into the quarterfinals. The top three finishers in Leagues Cup book.a place in the 2027 Concacaf Champions Cup.
Sixteen of 18 MLS teams are still alive for the top four spots in the MLS standings, which would secure a place in the quarterfinals and put teams two wins away from not only the final but a spot in next year's CCC.
Fewer Liga MX clubs have a shot at the knockout stage, but eight teams head into the final matchday of the group stage with a shot at advancing.
While 16 teams are still mathematically alive top make MLS' top four, the fact that six teams won their first two matches to earn six points means it's unlikely any team on three points will be able to jump the required number of teams and make up the goal difference, the second tiebreaker.

#still #leagues #matches

Portland Thorns and USWNT midfielder Olivia Moultrie suffered an ACL injury to her right knee in training last week and has been ruled out for the remainder of the NWSL season.
The 20-year-old Moultrie, who joined the Thorns in 2021 and has made 79 starts for the club, has been placed on the Season-Ending Injury (SEI) list. Through 16 games this season, she scored five goals and registered five ******* ists.
"Olivia is one of the most driven players I have been around, and she will use that drive during her recovery and rehabilitation," said Thorns president and general manager of soccer operations Jeff Agoos. "She has our full support and every resource this club can put behind her."
Internationally, Moultrie has represented the United States 18 times since getting her first call up in 2023. She has scored five times in three USWNT victories.
The injury will also keep Moultrie out of the Concacaf Women's Championship, which will begin in November in Texas. That tournament will act as the qualifying process for the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil next summer and the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.

#moultrie #injury

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Cristóbal Alfaro scored twice as Mexico retained its CONCACAF U-20 Championship soccer **** le with a 2-0 victory over the United States in the final on Sunday.
The Mexican defender opened the scoring in the 28th minute with a powerful, close-range header from a set piece. Alfaro sealed the victory with another header in the 69th.
"It's a dream come true. Although I scored, this is a collective achievement. I thank the fans for their unconditional support," Alfaro said in a post-match interview. "It was an incredible experience to win at home."
The U.S. team was reduced to 10 men just before halftime when captain Chris Applewhite received a red card after a VAR review for a foul on Hugo Camberos.
Mexico finished the tournament unbeaten and only conceded one goal.

#scored #city #championship

Mexico is still on top at the U-20 level.
El Tri beat the United States, 2-0, in the final of the Concacaf U-20 Championship in the final at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City on Sunday, Aug. 9.
The final was mostly for pride, with both teams already qualified for the U-20 World Cup and each side already having their place in the 2028 Olympics secured thanks to the U.S. hosting that tournament and Mexico having defeated Canada in the semifinal to secure the other Concacaf place.
Mexico scored a pair of goals on set pieces to win the ***** le and defend the crown from the 2024 tournament when it beat the U.S. in León with a dramatic rally that saw a late goal and an extra-time win.
This edition was more straightforward, with Atlante center back Cristóbal Alfaro nodding in a pair of goals, the first on a set piece from the left wing and the second on a corner kick that U.S. goalkeeper Kayne Rizvanovich spilled and Alfaro was able to win and put into the net.

#alfaro #already

Mexico's men's soccer team will return to the Olympics in 2028, booking a place in the Los Angeles Games with a 2-1 victory over Canada in the semifinal of the Concacaf U-20 Championship on Friday, Aug. 7 in Mexico City.
Since the 2028 host nation, the United States, arrived in the final of the U-20 tournament earlier Friday with a 2-0 win over Costa Rica, the Mexico-Canada semifinal put a direct berth to the Olympics on the line.
Canada, managed by senior national team coach Jesse Marsch, started sensationally with CF Montreal prospect Owen Graham-Roache setting himself up for a volleyed shot from outside the box to give Canada the lead in the sixth minute.
But the hosts responded with a tremendous goal of their own just after the start of the second half, with defender Cristobal Alfaro sizing up a shot from the top of the area and sending home the equalizer just three minutes after coming on.
The game turned in the 67th minute, when Canada midfielder Liam Mackenzie saw his second yellow card of the match while trying to pull off a turn.

#angeles

Gianni Infantino's nightmare has just gotten worse, with his and FIFA's apology for their proposed stake sale in the World Cup, among other ******* ets, not proving enough for players worldwide.
The FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) quickly drew the ire of governing soccer bodies worldwide, with UEFA the most outspoken in its anger at the plan, while both CONCACAF and the AFC also denounced it.
As such, FIFA President Infantino was relatively quick to act as his support collapsed from under him like quicksand less than a year out from another election. The plans were pulled and, following a crisis meeting on Wednesday, an apology was made public.
Infantino and FIFA published an apology letter on Wednesday -Credit:Marvin Ibo Guengoer - GES Sportfoto/Getty Images
But by this point, the damage was already done, with one of his ******* istants having resigned in protest against the plan, fellow FIFA colleague ******* ne Wenger having spoken out against the plans, and soccer icon Luis Figo penning a strongly worded letter calling for change.

#worldwide #plans #letter

On Wednesday night, Leagues Cup soccer action continues with Toluca of Liga MX taking on MLS side Seattle Sounders FC in what promises to be a thrilling matchup. It's always hugely entertaining and intense when clubs from the U.S. and Mexico face off, so soccer fans in America won't want to miss out on this inter-league showdown.
[US, Mexico & Canada customers only] May 30, 2026; Toluca de Lerdo, Mexico, MEX; Toluca's Marcel Ruiz in action with Tigres UANL's Jesus Garza during the Concacaf Champions Cup final at Estadio Nemesio DÌez. Mandatory Credit: Raquel Cunha-Reuters via Imagn Images
When: Wednesday, August 5th, 2026
Time: 10:00 PM ET
TV Channel: FOX Sports 1

#Mexico #wednesday #Soccer #leagues

Jordan FA president Prince Ali bin Hussein has launched a scathing attack on FIFA president Gianni Infantino, accusing him of blackmail.
The extraordinary allegations come as pressure mounts on Infantino following the collapse of his controversial plan to sell a £3.1 billion stake in FIFA's competitions.
The proposal was abandoned after fierce opposition from within the organisation, triggering fresh questions over his future.
UEFA and CONCACAF have already called for Infantino to step aside, with Europe's governing body publicly expressing no confidence in the Swiss official.
Jordan has now become the first Asian football ******* ociation to openly join the revolt, taking the number of nations opposing Infantino to 91 if all UEFA and CONCACAF members align with their confederations.

#prince

FC Cincinnati got off to a great start in the 2026 Leagues Cup, defeating CF Pachuca 3-1 in the first of three group-stage games Aug. 4 at TQL Stadium.
Cincinnati earned three big points to start the tournament. Evander, Pavel Bucha and Kenji Mboma Dem scored for Cincinnati, who rallied from behind again after allowing a goal in the eighth minute of the game.
"We want to go for this tournament and this championship, and go ahead and try to win it this year," said Gerardo Valenzuela. "So every win matters because there are only four teams in MLS make it out."
Here's what we learned from the win:
Cincinnati used a rotated lineup similar to what they did in the Concacaf Champions Cup in February and March.

#evander #pavel

FC Cincinnati got off to a great start in the 2026 Leagues Cup, defeating CF Pachuca 3-1 in the first of three group-stage games Aug. 4 at TQL Stadium.
Cincinnati earned three big points to start the tournament. Evander, Pavel Bucha and Kenji Mboma Dem scored for Cincinnati, who rallied from behind again after allowing a goal in the eighth minute of the game.
"We want to go for this tournament and this championship, and go ahead and try to win it this year," said Gerardo Valenzuela. "So every win matters because there are only four teams in MLS make it out."
Here's what we learned from the win:
Cincinnati used a rotated lineup similar to what they did in the Concacaf Champions Cup in February and March.

#start #stadium #pavel

Arsene Wenger has sought to separate himself from Gianni Infantino as the World Cup investment controversy threatens to bring down the embattled FIFA President.
UEFA is actively working to engineer Infantino's removal from his role at the helm of world soccer's governing body. Infantino finds himself at the center of significant opposition following his announcement of contentious plans to sell ownership shares in competitions like the World Cup to external investors.
He was compelled to reverse course after UEFA, CONCACAF and the Asian Football Confederation joined forces to oppose the confidential proposal. There is now a coordinated push to oust Infantino, who had been prepared to pursue a fourth presidential term, as per The Mirror.
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#infantino #gianni #Trump #plans

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Group Play — Matchday 1
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#play

The Leagues Cup — the 36-team tournament featuring select clubs from Major League Soccer and Mexico's Liga MX — is back and will kick off with six games on Tuesday, Aug. 4.
While previous incarnations of Leagues Cup would feature every club from MLS and Liga LX, a new format was introduced in 2025 that featured an even number of clubs representing each league (18). There's plenty at stake in the tournament, with the top three finishers qualifying for next year's Concacaf Champions Cup tournament.
The Seattle Sounders are the defending Leagues Cup champions, having won the 2025 tournament final over Inter Miami. The Columbus Crew won the 2024 Leagues Cup, while Inter Miami won the 2023 edition in Lionel Messi's first season with the team.
Here is everything you need to know to follow the 2026 Leagues Cup tournament:

#tournament #champions

Midweek action is here. All kickoff times are in EST. Leagues Cup games are available on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV, in addition to any other options listed. Let's get into it!
Celtic vs Dundee FC, 2:30p on Paramount+, CBS Sports Golazo: Cameron Carter-Vickers, Auston Trusty, and Celtic begin the Scottish league season against Dundee.
Sparta Prague vs Lyon, 2p: Tanner Tessmann and OL face Sparta Prague in the third round of Champions League qualifying.
USA U20 vs Guatemala U20, 9p on FS2, Fubo, ViX: The U20 boys look to advance in the Concacaf U20 Championship quarterfinal.
Tigres vs Real Salt Lake, 10p on FS1, TUDN, UniMás, Fubo, Univision NOW: Diego Luna and RSL face off with Tigres UANL in Leagues Cup. Zavier Gozo is likely out injured for RSL.

#celtic #sparta #season #league

Gianni Infantino's position as Fifa president is growing increasingly untenable with Wales and England set to withdraw their support in the Swiss-Italian after he scrapped his controversial plan to sell off stakes of the World Cup to private investors.
Uefa was among numerous footballing bodies to say it had lost confidence in Infantino after its 55 member ****** ociations insisted they would not participate in any Fifa tournament until plans for the Fifa Forward Enterprise (FFE) were withdrawn, confirming they would even have boycotted the next World Cup - which eventually forced Infantino's climbdown late on Friday evening.
Concacaf, the governing body for North America and the Caribbean, reiterated their own concerns over the lack of consultation and rejected the proposal, as did the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) who called for an "urgent review of its governance" at Fifa – piling more pressure on Infantino.
As once-loyal strongholds begin to turn on him less than a year out from the next Fifa presidential election in March 2027, could this be the end of Infantino?
Here are six candidates that could challenge Infantino for Fifa's presidency:

#wales #england

Revelations keep coming!
As the hours go by, more and more is being revealed about the FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) project, which has now been scrapped by FIFA.
According to revelations from The Times, Gianni Infantino could have earned an annual salary of $30 million, or around €26 million, if he had taken charge of FIFA's future commercial company.
As a reminder, FIFA published its financial report in June 2026, which showed that Gianni Infantino received $4.6 million during 2025. The FIFA president would therefore have benefited from a 525% salary increase if the FFE project had been approved.
A colossal sum that has reignited criticism surrounding a project that was ultimately abandoned under pressure from several major confederations, including UEFA, Concacaf, and the AFC.

#according