GFX Explained: Can anyone beat Gianni Infantino in the upcoming FIFA presidential election?

Gianni Infantino, the most powerful man in World Football, FIFA president for 10 years. But could someone take his job? Dave Explains. In March next year, Infantino faces another election, and as it stands, two men want to challenge him. Former Tottenham defender, Ramon Vega, and Japan's former football chief, Kozo Tashima. But beating Infantino won't be easy. There are 211 FIFA associations with one vote each, and in a head-to-head contest, 106 votes is usually enough to win. But here's Infantino's huge advantage. Africa has 54 votes, more than a quarter of the total. African football's governing body has backed him, but in a secret ballot, a promise isn't necessarily a vote. And it's not just Africa. Asia and South America have openly pledged their support too. Add it up, and that's around 110 votes, more than enough to win. The main opposition is led by Europe, where his critics are the loudest. The deadline for challenges is the 18th of November and the election is the 18th of March 2027. So can anyone beat Infantino or does he already have the votes?