The map showing world's division over Infantino

What the report says

BBC Sport reports that Gianni Infantino’s bid for a fourth term as Fifa president has become far more uncertain after a backlash over his abandoned plan to involve private investors in World Cup and other competition rights. The article uses a map of all 210 Fifa member associations to show how support and opposition are distributed, noting that the picture is still shifting and that some positions are publicly stated while others are inferred from regional confederation views.

According to BBC Sport’s tally, 73 associations appear to support Infantino, 124 oppose him and 13 remain undecided. Europe has seen notable movement, with England and Wales among countries that have withdrawn earlier letters of support. The article also highlights a joint statement from Uefa, Concacaf and the Asian Football Confederation accusing Infantino and Fifa of breaking trust. At the same time, some countries within those regions, including Bhutan, the Philippines, the UAE and Mexico, have backed him, showing that confederations are not fully aligned.

BBC Sport says Africa and South America remain among Infantino’s strongest bases, helped by investment during his tenure, while Oceania has stayed publicly silent. The piece adds that Saudi Arabia’s forthcoming football leadership elections may influence its stance. Looking ahead, the report says Infantino could still face pressure through a Fifa Council meeting or, more likely, a rival candidate in the election next March. The article notes that no challenger has yet declared, but names such as Victor Montagliani are being discussed as possible alternatives.