FIFA President Gianni Infantino faces potential challenges to his re-election following controversy over his FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) plan, which proposed selling a minority stake in the World Cup to a private entity. The election is set for March, with candidates needing to declare by November 18.

Key figures reportedly considering a run include Victor Montagliani, president of Concacaf, who has a history of executive achievements and is seen as a potential front-runner. Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, president of the Asian Football Confederation, has also voiced strong criticism of Infantino's plans and has a long career in football administration. Nasser Al-Khelaifi, president of Paris Saint-Germain and the European Clubs Association, is a powerful figure but reportedly not interested in the role, despite support from some in the sport.

Other potential challengers include Aleksander Čeferin, UEFA president and a vocal critic of Infantino, and Lise Klaveness, president of the Norwegian Football Association, who has been a consistent opponent of FIFA's recent decisions. Infantino's grip on power appears less secure than before, with a growing rebellion seeking credible alternatives.