Frenchman Arsène Wenger has emerged as a potential candidate to enter the race for the upcoming presidential elections of the International Football Federation "FIFA," a move that could place him in direct confrontation with the current president Gianni Infantino, who is seeking to continue leading the federation.
"BBC Sport" reported that a number of prominent figures in European football have tried in recent weeks to persuade Wenger to run in the elections, as part of efforts to find a strong competitor for Infantino in the anticipated race. This has prompted the French coach to seriously consider the idea of running.
Since 2019, Wenger has held the position of Head of Global Football Development at FIFA, one year after the end of his historic 22-year tenure with Arsenal, before he ended his coaching career with the London club in 2018.
The FIFA presidential elections are expected to be held in March 2027, with November 18, 2026, set as the deadline for submitting candidacy applications. There is anticipation regarding Wenger's decision on entering the competition for the position, as his stance has not yet been finalized.