FIFA President Gianni Infantino is expected to seek re-election for what would be his final term as head of world football's governing body, with the election scheduled for March 18, 2025, in Rabat, Morocco.

The upcoming FIFA Congress comes as Infantino navigates ongoing tensions between the Palestine Football Association and the Israel Football Association. The Palestinian football body has filed an appeal against FIFA's decision to fine the Israeli association without imposing additional punishment for what FIFA determined was a violation of the organization's anti-discrimination policy.

Infantino, who first assumed the FIFA presidency in 2016, staged what observers described as a rare moment involving representatives from both Israel and Palestine during recent proceedings, though specific details of the interaction were not elaborated upon in available reports.

The dispute between the two football associations reflects broader geopolitical tensions in the region and highlights FIFA's ongoing challenge of managing football matters while navigating complex international political situations.

The March 2025 election in Morocco would mark Infantino's bid for his final term under FIFA statutes, which limit presidents to a maximum of three four-year terms. Infantino previously won re-election unopposed in 2019 and 2023.