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Could Wenger really take on Infantino and run for Fifa presidency?

Fifa president Gianni Infantino appears poised for an unopposed fourth term next year, despite his controversial plan to sell commercial stakes in the World Cup to private investors sparking widespread backlash. European football leaders have reportedly floated a surprise bid to rally former Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger as a potential challenger, though Wenger—currently Fifa’s head of global development—has shown no public interest in running.

Infantino’s dominance remains strong, particularly in Africa, South America, and Oceania, where his support base could secure re-election despite opposition from roughly half of Fifa’s 211 member associations. The upcoming Fifa Council meeting in Zurich will test his leadership, with scrutiny over governance reforms, the $3.4 billion development fund proposal, and past decisions like awarding the inaugural Fifa Peace Prize to Donald Trump.

While rivals such as Concacaf president Victor Montagliani and Uefa chief Aleksander Čeferin have ruled out a bid, Infantino has actively consolidated his position through global tours. The only declared candidate so far, former Tottenham defender Ramón Vega, faces long odds, leaving Wenger as a speculative wildcard in a potential rebellion against Infantino’s continued tenure.

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