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Tashima to challenge Infantino for FIFA presidency in March vote
November 5, 2026 at 02:00 PM
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3 reports · 1 in Arabic, 2 in English · over 4 hours
YKYalla Kora
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ESESPN
Reports: FIFA Council's Tashima to challenge Infantino in March elections
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TGThe Guardian
Japan FA head Kozo Tashima to stand against Infantino for Fifa presidency
(opens the publisher’s site)FIFA Council member Kozo Tashima announced he will run against incumbent Gianni Infantino in FIFA's presidential election in March.
- Tashima announced his candidacy for the March election, with Japan's federation board unanimously backing his run.
- Tashima said he decided to run to convey to the world "the honest, sound and upright attitude that Japanese football has built."
- The election is set for March 18 in Rabat; candidates need support from five of FIFA's 211 member federations and must pass an eligibility check.
- UEFA has been leading efforts to field a challenger to Infantino before the November 18 entry deadline.
- Tashima became the second challenger to Infantino after former Tottenham player Ramon Vega had already declared his bid.
- The Asian Football Confederation had declared its support for Infantino two weeks before Tashima's announcement.