Morocco to host key 2027 re-election vote for FIFA President Gianni Infantino

FIFA has confirmed that its 77th Congress will be held on March 18, 2027, in Rabat, Morocco, setting the stage for Gianni Infantino's bid for another term as president.

Infantino said at the 76th FIFA Congress in Vancouver that he will stand for re-election in 2027. FIFA's announcement on April 30 also means Morocco will host the congress where the vote is expected to take place.

The Confederation of African Football backed Infantino's re-election bid a day earlier, adding early support from the continent where the congress will be held.

The official FIFA release did not identify any challenger, and it remains unclear whether anyone will emerge before the nomination deadline. For now, the event gives Infantino a high-profile venue and an early show of confederation support as the campaign begins.

AP and other outlets reported the Morocco host decision the same day, but FIFA's own statement provides the clearest confirmation of the venue and date.