India, July 18 -- According to reports, plenty of UEFA member associations are planning to back a rival candidate to challenge Gianni Infantino in November's FIFA presidential election. Infantino has faced criticism lately over his management of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The tournament has become a controversial affair, with visa issues for fans and even players. The treatment of the Iranian national team during the World Cup also left a sour taste. Even Somali referee Omar Artan wasn't allowed into the US after being selected as one of the officials for the World Cup. He had to return to his country and missed out on the tournament.

Fans have also been left fuming by FIFA's decision to reverse Folarin Balogun's red card, which saw the s...