local
FIFA chief Infantino receives support from 6 Arab federations amid revolt over World Cup plan
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Steve Douglas, Associated Press , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· August 13, 2026
· 1 min read
Photo: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) · view original
Story provenance No corrections
Summary created by The San Antonio Editorial Desk — automated, rule-governed Byline on source page Steve Douglas, Associated Press, as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) Original story Read at the source Source published Aug 13, 2026 Indexed here Aug 14, 2026 AI assistance Automated summary drawn from the source’s own published text Prepublication human review No — editorial rules, flagged-item review, and published samples
Every story comes with a passport. How we work · Corrections log
Key takeaway Further details on the statement and the situation surrounding Infantino's leadership are available from KSAT 12's source.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has received support from several Arab soccer federations. The heads of six federations, including those from Morocco and Qatar, expressed their backing for Infantino. This comes as he faces challenges to his leadership after a failed private investment plan for the World Cup.
The statement of support was signed by leaders from Morocco, Qatar, Egypt, Mauritania, Lebanon, and Sudan. Four of the signatories are members of the FIFA council. They expressed appreciation for Infantino's efforts to advance football globally.
Further details on the statement and the situation surrounding Infantino's leadership are available from KSAT 12's source.
Why this matters
Local news anchors readers in their community — the people, places, and decisions that shape day-to-day life. The San Antonio covers these stories because national outlets often won't.
About this story
As published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) . The San Antonio surfaces reporting from trusted publishers and adds local editorial context so readers can quickly understand what a story means for their community. We attribute every source, link to the original report, and follow a documented editorial standards policy. To understand how stories are selected and reviewed, read our about page .
For the complete original report, visit KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) . Have a tip or correction? Contact our newsroom .
Category: local Published: August 13, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
Frequently asked about this story
What is this story about? FIFA President Gianni Infantino has received support from several Arab soccer federations. The heads of six federations, including those from Morocco and Qatar, expressed their backing for Infantino…
When was this published? This article was first published on August 13, 2026 by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) and curated for The San Antonio readers.
Who reported this story? This story was reported by Steve Douglas, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate). To learn more about how The San Antonio selects and reviews stories, see our editorial standards .
Where can I find related coverage? See more local coverage from The San Antonio, or browse our daily briefing and topic hubs .
← Back to all news
More local →
Today’s briefing
Subscribe to newsletter
