The Infantino Agenda: Mexico's Proposed Switch to CONMEBOL and the Politics of Football Governance The recent reports linking FIFA president Gianni Infantino's efforts to secure support for his next presidential bid to a proposal to move Mexico from CONCACAF to CONMEBOL have sparked controversy.
On its surface, this development appears complex, but it reveals deeper issues within FIFA. A switch to CONMEBOL would have significant consequences for Mexican football.
Regular matches against South American powers would improve the national team's competitive level and provide stronger opposition.