The English Football Association is preparing to withdraw its backing for Gianni Infantino's re-election as FIFA president, following controversy over a proposed deal to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors.

• The English FA is expected to follow Wales in retracting support for Infantino's re-election bid.
• The controversy arose from a plan, now abandoned, to sell stakes in FIFA competitions to outside investors.
• Despite backlash from organizations like UEFA, some federations in Africa and Asia have reaffirmed their support for Infantino.