FIFA Council Member Kohzo Tashima Signals Presidential Run Against Infantino
FIFA Council member Kohzo Tashima intends to run for president of the global soccer body, challenging incumbent Gianni Infantino, as reported by Japanese media from Tokyo.
Lubbock, TX, November 5, 2026 —
Kohzo Tashima, a member of the FIFA Council, has indicated his intention to seek the presidency of the global soccer governing body. This move would position him as a challenger to the current president, Gianni Infantino.
The report regarding Tashima’s presidential aspirations comes from Japanese media outlets based in Tokyo. Specific details surrounding the timing of Tashima’s potential announcement, his platform, or the exact nature of his campaign were not immediately available in the reports. The scope of his challenge to Infantino also remains to be elaborated upon.
Kohzo Tashima is a known figure within international football governance, holding a seat on the FIFA Council. His decision to potentially run for the top position at FIFA signifies a move to contest the leadership held by Gianni Infantino, who has been serving as president of the organization. The incumbent president’s tenure and record are thus likely to face scrutiny as a potential candidacy emerges.
Further information regarding Tashima’s background, his specific policy proposals, or endorsements he might have secured has not been provided by the initial reports. Similarly, the specific Japanese media sources that carried this information were not detailed, nor was there any mention of when this information was first published or confirmed beyond the general attribution to “Japanese media.” The outcome of such a challenge, if formally launched, would have significant implications for the direction of global football.
The process for presidential elections within FIFA typically involves nominations from national football associations and adherence to eligibility criteria. At this stage, Tashima’s intentions appear to be public knowledge through media reports, but the formal steps of his candidacy have not been disclosed. The incumbent, Gianni Infantino, has served as FIFA President since 2016.
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