The map showing world's division over Infantino
As recently as mid-July, Gianni Infantino was considered a shoo-in to be re-elected as Fifa president next March. All but a handful of Fifa's 210 members had endorsed his bid for a fourth term in ch…
As recently as mid-July, Gianni Infantino was considered a shoo-in to be re-elected as Fifa president next March.
All but a handful of Fifa's 210 members had endorsed his bid for a fourth term in charge of world football, and he faced no meaningful challenge from any quarter.
But that picture looks very different now, after two weeks of relentless fallout to his now-abandoned plan to sell off stakes in the World Cup and other competitions to private investors.
The world is far from united over whether Infantino should stay or go.
To illustrate that division, BBC Sport has mapped the apparent view of all 210 member associations.
In some cases, countries have publicly stated their overt support or opposition regarding Infantino.
Others have directly told BBC Sport where they stand when asked to do so, while some are assumed positions based on statements made by the continental confederation the country sits within.
Whereas once Infantino looked set to saunter to a fourth term unopposed, he now might need to have enough numbers on his side to stay in post.
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