FIFA’s President, Gianni Infantino, has confirmed his intention to seek re-election, as announced by the world soccer governing body on Sunday. Infantino has been under mounting scrutiny following his unsuccessful proposal to sell shares in the World Cup. Despite widespread demands for his resignation, FIFA stated that Infantino will pursue a fourth and final term until 2031.

In response to calls for his departure, UEFA, the European soccer authority, has expressed a lack of confidence in Infantino and previously threatened to boycott FIFA events, including the World Cup. Several national associations, such as the English FA, have also withdrawn their support for Infantino’s re-election campaign.

Infantino declined to comment on his future during the commencement of the Under-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland on Saturday. FIFA acknowledged mistakes in its contentious plan to commercialize World Cup profits and vowed to prevent similar errors in the future. However, these actions have not alleviated the pressure on Infantino’s leadership.

The deadline for candidates to enter the upcoming presidential election is November 18, precisely four months before the vote. Infantino remains resolute in his decision to run for re-election, emphasizing that the appropriate time and place for further discussions will come in due course.