Wenger considers standing against Infantino
According to BBC Sport reported by Dan Roan on 10 November 2026, 77-year-old former Arsenal manager and Fifa's head of global development Arsene Wenger is seriously considering standing as a candidate against Gianni Infantino in the upcoming Fifa presidential election in March. This comes as Infantino's leadership has been plunged into crisis following a backlash over his failed plan to sell commercial stakes in the World Cup to private investors. Sources close to Wenger say he is yet to make a final decision, and Infantino remains the favorite for a fourth term, with the deadline for candidates to confirm standing set for 18 November.