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Tashima to run for FIFA President against Infantino

  1. Kozo Tashima, Honorary President of the JFA, has announced his candidacy for FIFA President against Gianni Infantino in the March election.[1]
  2. He is the second candidate after former Tottenham defender Ramon Vega, ahead of the November 18 deadline.[1]
  3. It remains unclear if Ramon Vega has secured the support of 5 out of 211 federations required to appear on the ballot in Rabat.[1]
  4. Tashima is understood to be acting with the support of UEFA, which is leading the opposition against Infantino.[1]
  5. AFC President Sheikh Salman has unexpectedly shifted his support to Infantino, while Tashima could potentially split the AFC vote.[1]

Sources

  1. [1] The Guardian – Japan FA’s Kozo Tashima to stand against Infantino for Fifa presidency · 5 Nov 2026, 10:48

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