Victor Montagliani, the president of CONCACAF, is reportedly gearing up to challenge Gianni Infantino for the FIFA presidency ahead of the March 2025 election.
Infantino confirmed in April that he intends to run for a fourth term, with the vote scheduled for March 18, 2025, in Morocco.
A contested vision for football's future
FIFA’s plan to monetize a $20‑billion subsidiary tied to the World Cup has sparked backlash across the sport’s governing bodies.
During a meeting on Thursday, the 41 member associations of CONCACAF rejected the proposal, though they stopped short of backing UEFA’s call for a boycott.
The Mexican Football Federation said it would examine the proposal before deciding its position, reflecting a broader hesitation among regional leaders.
CONCACAF voiced deep concerns about the lack of due process, the compressed timeline, and the absence of review by FIFA’s governance structures.
The developing rift underscores a pivotal moment for world football, as stakeholders weigh financial ambitions against governance integrity.