SvFF bases its assessment of confidence in Infantino on developments within FIFA over a longer period of time, the association writes in a press release.
“We see recurring shortcomings when it comes to management, transparency and governance,” says Simon Åström.
Threatened with boycott
Following Infantino's now-scrapped plans to sell off shares of the World Cup to private investors, the European Football Association (Uefa) has reacted strongly. After threats of a boycott from Europe, the proposal was withdrawn on Saturday night, Swedish time.
The regular FIFA Congress will be held in Rabat, Morocco, in March 2027. So far, Infantino, who has been FIFA boss since 2016, is the only candidate in the presidential election.
"Football should be characterized by openness, responsibility and respect for democratic principles. When we no longer see that this permeates the leadership, we need to act. Therefore, we will now work together with UEFA and other national associations to put forward an alternative candidate," says Åström.
After this summer's World Cup, Infantino had the support of around 200 of FIFA's 211 member associations, but the controversial plan has changed everything.
On Monday, Wales said that the so-called letter of support for his re-election had been withdrawn and, according to information provided to British media, the English Football Association will do the same.
The Confederation of North and Central America and the Caribbean (Concacaf) has also been strongly critical of Infantino's proposal and says that a "thorough evaluation of this presidency is of utmost importance."
Demanding his resignation
The British newspaper The Telegraph has reported that Uefa has given Infantino an ultimatum: resign or face a vote of confidence.
A vote can be held at an extraordinary FIFA Congress. For an extraordinary congress to be held, 20 percent of FIFA's 211 member associations must support such a demand. Uefa brings together 55 national associations on its own.
