FIFA President Gianni Infantino will stand for re-election in March 2027, the organization confirmed Sunday. A spokesperson said nothing has changed from the announcement made in April that Infantino intends to pursue a fourth term.

The 56-year-old Swiss official has faced mounting pressure after a July plan to sell a 20 percent stake in FIFA competitions, including the World Cup, to private investors was abandoned amid backlash. UEFA led calls for Infantino to step down, with additional opposition from the Asian and CONCACAF confederations.

Infantino declined to address his future when questioned at the Women's Under-20 World Cup in Poland on Saturday. He told reporters there would be a right time and place to discuss the matter.

FIFA reiterated its position hours later. The statement came as Infantino attends the tournament in Poland.

If re-elected, Infantino would serve until 2031. The election requires a simple majority from FIFA's 211 member federations. He remains the only declared candidate, with the vote scheduled for mid-March in Rabat.

Infantino has retained backing from African, South American, and some Middle Eastern confederations. Critics have questioned whether his first partial term counts toward term limits, though FIFA has maintained his eligibility.

The controversy stems from efforts to increase revenue through private investment. FIFA has accused UEFA of a smear campaign and said it has committed to avoiding similar errors in the future.