Victor Montagliani has announced his intention to run for re-election as president of Concacaf, effectively ruling out a challenge for the FIFA presidency against Gianni Infantino. This decision was communicated to the 41 members of the confederation, as the election is set to occur in the first quarter of next year, ahead of FIFA's vote in March.
Montagliani, who has led Concacaf for a decade, is expected to collaborate with UEFA's Aleksander Ceferin and AFC's Salman bin Ibrahim al-Khalifa to advocate for governance reforms at FIFA. Their agenda includes addressing the FIFA Forward Enterprise plan and ensuring a more significant role for stakeholders in decision-making processes.
As Montagliani prepares for re-election, watch for potential shifts in Concacaf's governance strategies. His collaboration with Ceferin and al-Khalifa could reshape FIFA's decision-making landscape, particularly regarding the controversial FFE plan and stakeholder involvement.