Kohzo Tashima enters race for FIFA presidency
Operativ Media
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Former Japan Football Association President Kohzo Tashima has decided to join the race for the FIFA presidency.
Operativ Media reports, citing the Gekisaka portal. Tashima announced his candidacy at a press conference held in Tokyo.
The next election for the FIFA presidency will take place in March 2027. Candidate applications will be accepted until November 18. The governing body is currently headed by Switzerland's Gianni Infantino.
Kohzo Tashima cited two controversial incidents surrounding the 2026 World Cup as the reasons for launching his bid. One was the overturning of US national team forward Folarin Balogun's suspension, and the other was the US imposing entry restrictions on the Iranian national team.
