The Mexican Football Federation has broken ranks with the regional body CONCACAF by declaring support for FIFA President, Gianni Infantino.

The move comes amid growing criticism of his leadership following a controversial proposal to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors.

Mexico, one of the three co-hosts of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, expressed confidence in Infantino’s efforts to strengthen football institutions globally.

The federation said it supports his leadership in promoting the development of the game.

The Mexican body also aligned with South America’s Conmebol, insisting that any attempt to remove the FIFA president must follow the organisation’s established electoral process involving all 211 member associations. It rejected any process convened outside that framework.

The decision puts Mexico at odds with CONCACAF, which had called for a comprehensive review of Infantino’s presidency and described the abandoned investment proposal as a sign of poor governance.

Unlike UEFA, however, CONCACAF stopped short of fully withdrawing confidence in him.

While some European associations have distanced themselves from Infantino, he continues to receive backing from regions including the Confederation of African Football.

The growing divide has intensified debate over his future as the 2026 World Cup approaches.

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