Wenger reportedly considering a bid for FIFA presidency

Former Arsenal manager and FIFA Director of Development Arsene Wenger is reported to be considering a run for the FIFA presidency. According to BBC, the 77-year-old Wenger is planning to enter the race for the post.

Wenger has reportedly clashed with current president Gianni Infantino over the project to sell World Cup rights. The Frenchman had previously said he learned of the project through the media, that withdrawing it was the right decision, and that he believes in an independent FIFA.

Infantino, who has led FIFA since 2016, is expected to seek re-election. The 77th FIFA Congress will be held in Rabat, the capital of Morocco, on March 18, 2027. The deadline for candidate applications has been set as November 18, 2026.

Former Tottenham player Ramon Vega became the first to officially announce his candidacy. Kozo Tashima, Honorary President of the Japan Football Association, also made his intention to run for the presidency public.