Africans back Infantino as Argentina and Mexico rally behind FIFA amid rights controversy

Argentina and Mexico publicly back FIFA president Gianni Infantino after Africa’s CAF unanimously endorses him, signaling a widening split in global football governance over his controversial plan to privatize World Cup rights. FIFA apologized for missteps around the proposal and pledged to review the process, while Infantino faces continued opposition from UEFA and others; Norway’s federation has called for his resignation, and Croatia has withdrawn support. AFC members largely backed UEFA/CONCACAF, with some Asian nations supporting Infantino. The saga intensifies ahead of the March FIFA Congress in Morocco as the sport’s leadership battle grows more pronounced.