Scotland Rejects Gianni Infantino's Re-election Bid

Scotland's football association has confirmed it will not vote for Gianni Infantino's re-election as FIFA president in 2027. The decision comes after Infantino's plan to sell off 21 percent of FIFA's commercial and ticketing rights to a private investment company was widely condemned.

Why it Matters for Scotland

The Scottish FA's stance is in line with UEFA and 55 other nations, who have expressed a lack of confidence in Infantino's leadership. The Scottish FA has stated that it agrees with the decision to review Infantino's conduct and has chosen not to vote for his re-election.

What Comes Next?

The re-election of Infantino as FIFA president is set to take place in early 2027. The Scottish FA's decision not to vote for him is a significant development in the ongoing controversy surrounding Infantino's leadership.

Scotland is currently 3rd in the World Cup, with 3 points from 3 games, and is 4 points behind leaders Brazil. The team has recently suffered a 0-3 loss to Brazil and has lost its last 3 games. Scotland's next fixture is against Slovenia on September 26, 2026.

In a recent statement, Ian Maxwell, the Scottish FA chief executive, confirmed that the association would not be voting for Infantino's re-election. Maxwell stated that the Scottish FA had aligned itself with the UEFA position and that 55 nations were stronger than one voice. He also expressed the Scottish FA's agreement with the decision to review Infantino's conduct and has chosen not to vote for his re-election.

The Scottish FA's decision not to vote for Infantino's re-election is a significant development in the ongoing controversy surrounding his leadership. The re-election of Infantino as FIFA president is set to take place in early 2027, and the Scottish FA's stance is likely to have a significant impact on the outcome of the election.

League Standing

Scotland is currently 3rd in the World Cup, with 3 points from 3 games, and is 4 points behind leaders Brazil.

Recent Form

Scotland's recent form has been 2 wins and 3 losses, with the team losing its last 3 games.

Next Fixture

Scotland's next fixture is against Slovenia on September 26, 2026.