Morocco's football federation backs Infantino — exclusively, and in writing. The Royal Moroccan Football Federation has thrown its full weight behind Gianni Infantino’s bid for another term as FIFA president. In an official nomination and support letter published on its website, the FRMF announced its exclusive endorsement of Infantino ahead of the FIFA elective congress — scheduled to take place in Rabat on March 18, 2027.
The federation went further than a standard endorsement. It stated explicitly that it supports Infantino exclusively for the position of FIFA president — and that it will not sign any other support declaration in favor of any other candidate for the role. The message left no room for ambiguity.
The FRMF officially supports Gianni Infantino’s candidacy and will not sign any other support declaration in favor of another candidate for this position.
— Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) · Official nomination letter, 2026
Why Morocco is backing Infantino
The FRMF said the letter reflects the significant work carried out by Infantino and his team to develop football in Africa and across the world. The federation expressed its determination to maintain its fruitful cooperation with FIFA’s governing bodies under Infantino’s presidency, in the interest of football’s development and growth.