Mexico defy USA and Canada with shock Gianni Infantino decision as FIFA civil war deepens

Mexico defy USA and Canada with shock Gianni Infantino decision as FIFA civil war deepens

Mexico have dramatically broken ranks with the USA, Canada and other Concacaf nations by backing under-fire FIFA president Gianni Infantino as the civil war engulfing world football intensifies. The Mexican Football Federation (FMF) publicly threw its support behind Infantino on Thursday night despite the mounting pressure on the 56-year-old following his controversial attempt to sell stakes in the World Cup. The proposal sparked widespread fury when details emerged and was eventually abandoned amid fierce opposition. Concacaf subsequently joined the revolt against Infantino, issuing a damning statement criticising the process surrounding the plan. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say But Mexico have now distanced themselves from the governing body representing North America, Central America and the Caribbean by explicitly supporting the FIFA president. "The Mexican Football Federation is convinced that football is its fundamental value and that its best defense lies in institutional integrity and respect for the governance and processes that safeguard it," the FMF said. "Therefore, the FMF will not recognize or approve any process convened outside of this institutional framework, and it embraces the call issued by President Infantino on August 5, 2026, to collectively continue developing football for the benefit of its 211 member associations. "The FMF supports President Infantino's leadership in continuing to promote the development of football through institutional strengthening." Argentina followed Mexico by issuing its own statement backing Infantino and expressing support for his management of FIFA over the past decade. The Confederation of African Football has also reaffirmed its support, providing Infantino with further allies as he battles to remain in power. LATEST SPORTS NEWS: Oceania Football Confederation confirms date for crunch talks on FIFA's sell-off plan Arsenal ask about signing Tottenham captain Cristian Romero in stunning transfer twist M