FIFA Council Member Kohzo Tashima Reportedly Eyeing Presidential Challenge Against Infantino
FIFA Council member Kohzo Tashima intends to run for president of the global soccer body, challenging incumbent Gianni Infantino, according to reports from Japanese media.
Odessa Midland, TX, November 5, 2026 — Reports emerging from Japanese media indicate that Kohzo Tashima, a member of the FIFA Council, intends to launch a bid for the presidency of the global soccer organization. This potential challenge would place him against the current incumbent, Gianni Infantino.
The details surrounding Tashima’s intentions and the specific timeline for any official announcement were not fully elaborated in the reports cited.
Kohzo Tashima currently holds a position within the FIFA Council, the main decision-making body of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA). The FIFA presidency is a significant role in international sports governance.
Gianni Infantino has been serving as the president of FIFA. His tenure has seen various developments within the sport’s governing body. The reports suggest that Tashima’s potential candidacy would represent a direct challenge to Infantino’s leadership.
Further information regarding the platform, campaign, or specific backing for Tashima’s prospective candidacy was not immediately available from the Japanese media reports.
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