Kohzo Tashima Signals Intent to Challenge Infantino for FIFA Presidency
Japanese media reports indicate that FIFA Council member Kohzo Tashima intends to run for president of FIFA, challenging incumbent Gianni Infantino in the election scheduled for March in Rabat, Morocco.
Orlando Daytona Beach Melbourne, FL, November 5, 2026 —
Tokyo, Japan – FIFA Council member Kohzo Tashima has indicated his intention to run for the presidency of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), according to reports from Japanese media. This move sets the stage for a potential challenge against the incumbent president, Gianni Infantino.
The election is slated to take place in March in Rabat, Morocco. Tashima, a prominent figure in Japanese football and a member of the FIFA Council, has reportedly signaled his bid through domestic news outlets. Details regarding Tashima’s specific platform, campaign strategy, or the full extent of his support base were not immediately available in the reports.
Gianni Infantino, who has held the FIFA presidency since 2016, is expected to seek re-election. The reports suggest that Tashima’s candidacy would represent the first significant challenge to Infantino’s leadership in the upcoming electoral cycle.
As a member of the FIFA Council, Tashima has been involved in the global governance of football. His potential candidacy introduces a new dynamic to the leadership race, though further information is anticipated regarding his policy proposals and vision for the future of the organization.
The specific date and further details surrounding the election proceedings in Rabat are expected to be announced by FIFA in due course. The outcome of this election will shape the direction of international football governance.
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