The Democratic landslide in US midterm elections could complicate FIFA president's ambitions for a fourth term.
The US midterm elections offered Democrats an unexpected success, allowing them to regain control of the House of Representatives and the Senate. This favorable wind for the presidential party could however create unexpected ripples in the world of international football.
Gianni Infantino, FIFA president since 2016, harbors ambitions for a fourth consecutive term. This election is scheduled for March 18, 2027 in Rabat, Morocco. Yet, the American political context could influence power dynamics within the governing body of world football.
The close ties between certain Democratic representatives and national football federations have often been highlighted. A strengthened Democratic majority in Congress could modify the American approach towards international football governance. The criticisms leveled against Infantino and his management of FIFA find favorable echoes within the Democratic Party.
Observers emphasize that American interests in football have taken on growing importance. The 2026 World Cup, co-organized by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, places the North American country at the heart of FIFA's decisions. The new American political landscape could therefore weigh on the internal balance of the world governing body.
It remains to be seen whether this Democratic wave will translate into a questioning of Infantino's leadership or whether it will remain without major consequence on the race for the FIFA presidency. The coming months will be decisive in evaluating the real impact of these political developments on international football governance.
Gianni Infantino, FIFA president since 2016, harbors ambitions for a fourth consecutive term. This election is scheduled for March 18, 2027 in Rabat, Morocco. Yet, the American political context could influence power dynamics within the governing body of world football.
The close ties between certain Democratic representatives and national football federations have often been highlighted. A strengthened Democratic majority in Congress could modify the American approach towards international football governance. The criticisms leveled against Infantino and his management of FIFA find favorable echoes within the Democratic Party.
Observers emphasize that American interests in football have taken on growing importance. The 2026 World Cup, co-organized by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, places the North American country at the heart of FIFA's decisions. The new American political landscape could therefore weigh on the internal balance of the world governing body.
It remains to be seen whether this Democratic wave will translate into a questioning of Infantino's leadership or whether it will remain without major consequence on the race for the FIFA presidency. The coming months will be decisive in evaluating the real impact of these political developments on international football governance.
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Source: Ouest-France