Wales have become the first nation to publicly withdraw backing for Gianni Infantino's bid to continue as FIFA president. The Football Association of Wales (FAW) confirmed its withdrawal of support for Infantino's re-election for the 2027-2031 term, following his scrapped plans to sell stakes in FIFA competitions to private investment firms. The decision sparked a global outcry, with UEFA threatening to boycott all FIFA competitions, including the World Cup.

UEFA and CONCACAF both released statements criticising FIFA's leadership after Infantino withdrew the plan. The FAW stated that "recent failures in good governance, processes, leadership, values, stakeholder management, communications and sound judgement" have led to a loss of confidence in Infantino. The association added that failing to put the best interests of football first is a failure that cannot be accepted.