Infantino on Notice as Wenger Prepares FIFA Presidency Challenge

Wenger reveals plan to take over as FIFA President

After years of controversy under Gianni Infantino, Arsene Wenger is plotting a dramatic return to frontline football as the next president of FIFA

“Independent FIFA,” says Wenger launches challenge to Infantino's rule...

Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is preparing to challenge Gianni Infantino for the FIFA presidency, with the 77-year-old said to be planning to oust the embattled Swiss at the election in March.

“I firmly believe in an independent FIFA that serves our game with commitment, transparency and integrity,” the Gunners legend said.

It reads as both a thinly veiled swipe at Gianni Infantino and an election pledge from Arsene Wenger, who is said to be preparing to run in FIFA's next presidential vote in March 2027.

Infantino insists he still enjoys the backing of many football leaders worldwide, but his move to open up the World Cup to commercial bidders is said to have been the final straw for those keen to see FIFA restore its integrity after years of wrongdoing.

Arsene Wenger is considering standing against Gianni Infantino as a candidate in Fifa's presidential election. https://t.co/Na89zQ1vmq

— Match of the Day (@BBCMOTD) November 10, 2026

Wenger, now 77, faces a complication given FIFA presidents must serve four-year terms. He does, however, have strong backing from UEFA, one of the sport's most powerful confederations, which has grown weary of Infantino's behaviour.

Should the Frenchman run, the presidential election could take on a North London derby flavour, with former Tottenham defender Ramon Vega also expected to stand alongside Infantino and Kozo Tashima, the honorary president of the Japanese Football Association.