The Belgian football association has announced that it will not support Gianni Infantino’s bid to remain FIFA president.
The Royal Belgian Football Association (RBFA) said on Monday that its decision was based on concerns about transparency and governance within FIFA.
Belgium has now joined a growing number of national football associations, including England and Italy, that have withdrawn their support for Infantino ahead of the FIFA presidential election scheduled for March 2027.
FIFA confirmed on Sunday that Infantino would seek another term. He is currently the only candidate who has officially declared his intention to contest the election.
The Belgian FA said it wants clearer answers about FIFA’s decision-making process, particularly regarding Infantino’s abandoned plan to bring private investment into the World Cup.
The association also demanded full transparency over the decision to suspend the ban imposed on United States forward Folarin Balogun during the recent World Cup.
Balogun received a red card during the United States’ last-32 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina. The red card meant he was automatically suspended for the next match against Belgium.
However, FIFA later lifted the suspension, allowing Balogun to play against Belgium.
The decision caused widespread criticism, especially after reports emerged that US President Donald Trump had spoken to Infantino by phone before the ban was lifted.
RBFA president Pascale Van Damme said the Belgian FA had raised questions about the matter but had yet to receive satisfactory answers.
“Two months after the events, we note that our questions remain unanswered to date,” Van Damme said.
The Belgian FA has formally asked FIFA to discuss the Balogun case at the next FIFA Council meeting, scheduled for October 15.
Infantino has also faced criticism over plans for a new commercial structure involving private investors.
Several football associations accused him of failing to properly consult member countries before pursuing the proposal.
Although Infantino eventually abandoned the plan following opposition, concerns over his leadership remain among some FIFA member associations.
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