A. Wenger has decided whether to run for FIFA president

2026-11-15 13:10 © Reuters

UEFA is intensively searching for a candidate who could challenge current FIFA president Gianni Infantino.

In recent weeks, European football’s governing body hoped to persuade legendary London "Arsenal” manager Arsène Wenger to enter the election.

As reported by "The Times,” although the 77-year-old Frenchman was considered a potential candidate, he turned down the opportunity.

UEFA now has just four days to support another candidate.

The FIFA presidential election will take place on March 18, 2027, in Rabat, Morocco.

So far, apart from G. Infantino, only Kozo Tashima, president of the Japan Football Association, and former "Tottenham” defender Ramon Vega have announced their candidacies.