--- title: "Six Arab football federations back FIFA President Infantino amid organisational crisis" description: "Most outlets reported that six Arab football federations, including Qatar and Morocco, expressed support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino amid organisational turmoil. Arab News Pakistan added context about Infantino facing a revolt over the World Cup plan, while The News International noted the political dynamics within international sports governance. Aaj News highlighted the crisis in FIFA following a failed World Cup privatization attempt but did not elaborate further." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/3100-arab-football-leaders-back-fifa-president-gianni-infantino site: HarZaviya language: en --- # Six Arab football federations back FIFA President Infantino amid organisational crisis sports · latest filing 14 Aug 2026, 7:29 AM PKT · 13–14 Aug 2026 · 4 articles from 4 outlets over 2 developments **HarZaviya summary** — how 4 outlets covered this, generated automatically from their headlines and excerpts: > Most outlets reported that six Arab football federations, including Qatar and Morocco, publicly expressed support for Gianni Infantino amid a crisis at FIFA following a failed privatization plan. Arab News Pakistan added context about Infantino facing a revolt over the World Cup plan, while Aaj News highlighted the involvement of 2030 World Cup co-hosts in the backing. Both emphasized the support but differed slightly in framing the broader FIFA crisis. ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 14 Aug 2026 — Six Arab federations endorse Infantino ahead of FIFA election (1 outlet) - **The Nation** — [Six Arab federations endorse Infantino ahead of FIFA election](https://www.nation.com.pk/14-Aug-2026/six-arab-federations-endorse-infantino-ahead-fifa-election) · 14 Aug 2026, 7:29 AM PKT > LAUSANNE - Six Arab football associations, including Qatar and 2030 FIFA World Cup co-host Morocco, have publicly reaffirmed their support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino, strengthening his position amid growing criticism over his abandoned private investment proposal for FIFA competitions. ### 13 Aug 2026 — Six Arab football federations back FIFA President Infantino amid organisational crisis (3 outlets) > Most outlets reported that six Arab football federations, including Qatar and Morocco, expressed support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino amid organisational turmoil. Arab News Pakistan added context about Infantino facing a revolt over the World Cup plan, while The News International noted the political dynamics within international sports governance. Aaj News highlighted the crisis in FIFA following a failed World Cup privatization attempt but did not elaborate further. - **The News International** — [Qatar, Egypt, Morocco among six Arab football federations backing FIFA's Infantino](https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1412181-qatar-egypt-morocco-among-six-arab-football-federations-backing-fifas-infantino) · 13 Aug 2026, 7:54 PM PKT > Qatar, Egypt, Morocco among six Arab football federations backing FIFA's InfantinoBehind-the-scenes political dynamics are shifting within international sports governance as a group of prominent national federations rallies to support leadership amidst growing internal challenges.As reported... - **Aaj News (English)** — [Arab football leaders back FIFA president Gianni Infantino](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330467683/arab-football-leaders-back-fifa-president-gianni-infantino) · 13 Aug 2026, 2:03 PM PKT · 79% identical wording to the newest filing > Six heads of Arab national football associations, including Qatar and 2030 World Cup co-hosts Morocco, backed FIFA President Gianni Infantino on ​Thursday, with football’s world governing body in crisis following a failed ‌private investment plan. Infantino, who is seeking reelection next year, has faced open revolt after three confederations – UEFA, AFC and CONCACAF – called for him to quit ov... - **Arab News Pakistan** — [FIFA chief Infantino receives support from 6 Arab federations amid revolt over World Cup plan](https://www.arabnews.pk/node/2654520/sport) · 13 Aug 2026, 6:08 AM PKT · 81% identical wording to the newest filing > GENEVA: The heads of six Arab soccer federations expressed their “full support” and “confidence” in Gianni Infantino on Thursday as the embattled FIFA president fights to keep his job after his failed World Cup private investment plan. The backing came from 2030 World Cup co-host Morocco, Qatar, Egypt, Mauritania, Lebanon and Sudan, with four of the signatories being FIFA council members. ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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