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FIFA chief Infantino receives support from 6 Arab federations amid revolt over World Cup plan
Summary by The McAllen Editorial Desk STEVE DOUGLAS, Associated Press , as published by ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports
· August 13, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway This comes as he faces challenges to his position after a failed plan for private investment in the World Cup.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino is receiving support from several Arab soccer federations. This comes as he faces challenges to his position after a failed plan for private investment in the World Cup. The support for Infantino comes from the heads of six federations, including those of Morocco, Qatar, and Egypt.
Other countries whose federations are backing him are Mauritania, Lebanon, and Sudan. Further details on this story are available from ValleyCentral, including the context of the support and the situation surrounding Infantino's presidency.
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Category: local Published: August 13, 2026 Source: ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports Reading time: 1 min
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