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Wenger reportedly weighs standing against Infantino in FIFA presidential race

BBC News reports former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is considering a challenge to Gianni Infantino, with candidate confirmations due 18 November.

Published Nov 11, 2026 · 01:12 UTC1 reports

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BBC News reports former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is considering standing against Gianni Infantino in FIFA's presidential election in March.[BBC News]
Wenger is 77, which has raised questions about long-term leadership, though some supporters say they would back him to win and then step down early.[BBC News]
Ramon Vega and Kozo Tashima have also announced intentions to stand, and candidates must confirm by 18 November.[BBC News]
Sources close to Wenger say he has not decided whether to run and still see Infantino as the favourite.[BBC News]

Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is considering standing as a candidate against Gianni Infantino in FIFA's presidential election.[BBC News]
Wenger is 77 years old.[BBC News]
The deadline for candidates to confirm they are standing against Infantino in the March election is 18 November.[BBC News]
Former Tottenham defender Ramon Vega put his name forward in October.[BBC News]
Japan Football Association honorary president Kozo Tashima has announced his intention to stand.[BBC News]

Wenger has not confirmed whether he will stand, and sources close to him say he has not yet decided.[BBC News]
Sources close to Wenger believe Infantino is favourite for a fourth term; this is their view, not an established outcome, and some supporters' comments about Wenger stepping down early are attributed to supporters rather than a stated plan.[BBC News]

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