Swiss FA withdraws support for Infantino

The Swiss Football Association has withdrawn its support for Gianni Infantino's bid for another term as FIFA president.

The association's executive committee made the decision on September 25, reversing its previous endorsement of Infantino's candidacy from June. The Swiss FA said the decision followed a reassessment of developments within FIFA over recent months.

The federation said several issues had raised fundamental questions about leadership, governance, transparency and decision-making within FIFA. It specifically pointed to concerns surrounding regulatory clarity and competition integrity in the case involving USMNT forward Folarin Balogun, as well as institutional responsibility connected to FIFA Forward Enterprise.

Swiss FA president Peter Knäbel said the organisation expected FIFA's leadership to meet high standards of transparency and institutional accountability.

The federation also stressed that withdrawing its support for Infantino does not mean it will stop cooperating with FIFA. Instead, it said it would continue to push for transparent structures, rule-based decision-making and greater accountability within international football.

Infantino, who has been FIFA president since 2016, is seeking another term in the election scheduled for March 2027. His candidacy has faced growing opposition in Europe, with several national associations also withdrawing or withholding their support.