FIFA Council member Tashima will run against incumbent president Gianni Infantino in the upcoming FIFA presidential election, according to Japanese media reports. The announcement sets up a contested race for the leadership of world football's governing body.
Infantino, who has served as FIFA president since 2016, will face his first re-election challenge from within the FIFA Council. Tashima's candidacy represents a significant development in football governance, though details about the Japanese official's platform and support base remain limited.
The election timeline and specific voting procedures have not been disclosed. FIFA presidential elections typically involve the 211 member associations, with the next scheduled congress expected to determine the organization's leadership for the next four-year cycle.
