The FA is preparing to write to Infantino to withdraw its support for his re-election as FIFA president, according to The Athletic.

Previously, the FA issued a statement on Saturday, local time, supporting the view of UEFA, European football's governing body, stating that the FA had lost confidence in Infantino's leadership after he attempted to sell a 21% stake in FIFA's commercial and event operations to Joshua Kushner's investment fund for $4.2 billion, or approximately £3.1 billion.

The FA wrote in its statement: "Now is the time for a thorough and rigorous review of FIFA's leadership and governance to ensure that global football operates transparently, serves all 211 member associations, and places the long-term stewardship of football at its core."

On Friday, local time, Infantino made a sudden U-turn on his "FIFA Forward Enterprises, FFE" proposal. This followed widespread opposition to the plan within the football world, including from FIFA Chief Operating Officer Kevin Lamour, who told the Associated Press: "This is a one-man project."

Although Infantino has abandoned the FFE plan, he is still facing increasing pressure. On Monday, local time, the Football Association of Wales became one of the first of FIFA's 211 member associations to formally withdraw its support for his re-election next year.

Also on Monday, local time, the Football Association of Serbia confirmed its withdrawal of support for Infantino: "We would like to remind you that we provided written support to Mr. Infantino on May 25 this year, but after careful consideration of the events that have severely damaged the reputation of FIFA and its president over the past period, this is the only logical and rational step."

Under the coordination of UEFA, other European football associations are expected to follow the lead of the Football Association of Wales and the FA. UEFA had previously promised that its members would boycott the FIFA World Cup if the FFE plan was not canceled.

UEFA also threatened legal action against FIFA over the now-canceled FFE proposal.

On July 31, a law firm representing UEFA sent letters to FIFA and Joshua Kushner, respectively, demanding that all documents related to the plan not be destroyed. Joshua Kushner is the brother of Jared Kushner, US President Trump's son-in-law.

Last week, The Athletic reported that the vast majority of CONCACAF members are losing confidence in Infantino, or have already lost confidence in him.

At FIFA's annual congress in April, Infantino announced his intention to run for a final term as FIFA president.

Before the FFE scandal broke, Infantino had a strong grip on world football. He had posted on social media that he had secured commitments of support for his re-election in 2027 from more than 200 of the 211 member associations.

It was originally expected that Infantino, 56, would run unopposed in the 2027-2031 cycle, just as he did in 2019 and 2023.

However, Victor Montagliani, president of CONCACAF and also a FIFA vice president, is seriously considering challenging Infantino for the FIFA presidency.

Nominations for candidates participating in the March election must be submitted by November 18.

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