Mexico break ranks to join Argentina in backing Infantino

What the report says

Mexico’s football federation has publicly backed Fifa president Gianni Infantino, putting it at odds with Concacaf, the regional body that oversees football in North and Central America and the Caribbean. BBC Sport reports that the Mexican FA said it supports Infantino’s leadership and would not recognise any attempt to remove him outside Fifa’s formal voting process. The statement also echoed arguments made by South America’s Conmebol about preserving institutional procedures.

The move comes as Infantino faces strong criticism over a proposed plan linked to private investment in Fifa tournaments, including the men’s and women’s World Cups. Concacaf had condemned the idea and called for a broader review of his presidency, while Uefa has said it has lost confidence in him. The English FA and several other national associations have also withdrawn support, and some European teams have not ruled out a boycott if their concerns are not addressed.

BBC Sport says Argentina’s football association has also backed Infantino, praising him for acknowledging errors and highlighting what it described as a focus on global development and stable governance. Infantino remains supported by the Confederation of African Football. The disagreement underscores a widening split inside world football over leadership, governance and how major commercial decisions should be handled.