# English FA Withholds Support for Infantino Despite FIFA Executive Backing 2026-08-06T15:53:33+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet The English Football Association has maintained that Gianni Infantino is not the right person to lead FIFA, despite support from the governing body’s executives at an emergency meeting on Wednesday, Times Now News reports. Infantino remains FIFA president after the withdrawal of a proposal involving private investors in a company to manage the World Cup and other competitions. FIFA said the plan was off the table and apologised to national associations over its handling. The Football Association of Wales, Sweden, Finland and Serbia have also withdrawn their backing, according to Times Now News. The outlet reports that some FIFA members are considering boycotting Council meetings. NDTV reports that UEFA has retained its threat to boycott FIFA competitions, saying confidence in Infantino remains lost. ## Coverage - timesnownews.com - sports.ndtv.com Tags: English FA, FIFA, football governance, Gianni Infantino Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/english-fa-withholds-support-for-infantino-despite-fifa-executive-backing/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/english-fa-withholds-support-for-infantino-despite-fifa-executive-backing/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.