Will Gianni Infantino declare he is seeking re-election as FIFA president before 31 December 2026?

Fresh off a World Cup he calls a triumph and his critics call a mess, the question is whether Infantino formally commits to staying past 2027 before the year is out.

Resolves YES if, on or before 31 December 2026, Gianni Infantino publicly states that he will stand in the next FIFA presidential election: in his own words, through an official FIFA announcement, or via a confirmed candidacy filing reported by at least two major international outlets.

Source: FIFA's media releases and major international press (AP, Reuters, ESPN).

Settles on 1 January 2027, 23:59 ET.

If he announces he will not seek re-election, or leaves office, this resolves NO at that moment. Anonymous sourcing or speculation does not count; the statement must be his or FIFA's.