The FIFA elective congress scheduled for 2027 will be held in Morocco. This strategic event is expected to confirm the re-election of Gianni Infantino for a final four-year term as head of world football.
The meeting, scheduled for March 18, 2027, will bring together FIFA's 211 member federations. With no declared opponent, Infantino is headed for a third re-election since taking office in 2016. "I am both honored and humbled ," he told world football leaders, implicitly confirming his candidacy.
FIFA boasts robust financial health , with reserves of several billion dollars. The 2026 World Cup in North America is expected to further boost these revenues. As a direct consequence, each member federation could receive at least $8 million over the course of the presidential term, consolidating the organization's political influence.
Infantino himself received more than $6 million in 2025, while strengthening his international network with figures like Donald Trump or Mohammed bin Salman , in a context marked by the awarding of the 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia.
Morocco, the new center of world football
With 54 votes out of 211, Africa represents a key electoral bloc. The Confederation of African Football, led by Patrice Motsepe , has already declared its support for Infantino. Following Kigali in 2023, the choice of Morocco confirms the FIFA president's strategic focus on the African continent.
The 2027 congress will take place in Rabat, where FIFA recently established its African regional office. The country continues its rise on the international stage.
Co-organizing the 2030 World Cup with Spain and Portugal
Planned final in Casablanca in a stadium with 115,000 seats
Competition with the Santiago Bernabéu stadium to host the final
This dynamic is driven by Fouzi Lekjaa, an influential figure in African football and a member of the FIFA Council.
Historical sporting progression
Morocco made history at the 2022 World Cup by becoming the first African nation to reach the semi-finals. The country is also increasing its participation in international events and strengthening its partnerships with FIFA, particularly for the organization of women's competitions.
Infantino's term could extend until 2031, reaching the maximum permitted limit. Initially set at 12 years after the scandals that led to Sepp Blatter 's downfall , this limit was reinterpreted: his first partial term (2016-2019) is not counted.
