Gianni Infantino Replacements for FIFA President: 5 potential candidates identified amidst chaos

Infantino is likely to either resign or lose his upcoming re-election bid, as FIFA looks eager to turn the page on his presidency.

He was already on thin ice due to the 2026 FIFA World Cup being littered with political intertwining and an influx of influencers, but Gianni Infantino all the good will he had left within the football world once his FIFA Forward Enterprise plan was uncovered.

Now, Infantino's time as FIFA President is extremely limited. The organization is practically pushing him out. Whether he resigns soon or is somehow able to hold on until the next election in March, Infantino will not continue in his role for much longer. Naturally, that has fans wondering who could replace him.

Victor Montagliani may be the top option to replace Gianni Infantino

Lise Klaveness, the president of the Norwegian Football Federation, has been considered a strong candidate to replace Infantino due to her governance and personality. But Gerardo Cardenas of SI.com recently singled out five other candidates who would be logical replacements for Infantino.

Montagliani, in particular, might be the most logical option. He's a vice president of the FIFA Council, so he knows the inner workings of the organization. He played a crucial part in Canada winning the joint bid for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Perhaps the thing working against him is that he worked side-by-side with Infantino. Being that close to such a polarizing figure could prove to be a weak point in his case.