Incumbent FIFA President Gianni Infantino is a polarising figure in the world of football. The presidential elections are scheduled for March 18, 2027, and the deadline for filing the nominations is on November 18. With his third tenure coming to an end and a re-election almost guaranteed, we take a look into what the future would be like for world football if Infantino were to get re-elected in today’s episode of The Hindu’s In Focus podcast.

From Infantino’s failed FIFA privatisation bid to his feud with UEFA, we discuss the various factors that would affect the incumbent president’s standing if he were to get re-elected and its implications for global football.

Guest: N Sudarshan, Special Correspondent (Sports), The Hindu

Host: Rohan Pillay A

Producer: Jude Francis Weston