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The 73rd FIFA Congress was held in BK Arena in Kigali, Rwanda, on 16 March 2023. [1]
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The 73rd FIFA Congress was held in BK Arena in Kigali, Rwanda, on 16 March 2023. [1]
On 31 March 2022, during the 72nd FIFA Congress in Doha, incumbent FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced his candidacy for a third term. [2] After the deadline on 18 November 2022, he was the only candidate. [3]
| 73rd FIFA Congress 16 March 2023 – Kigali, Rwanda | |
| Candidate | Round 1 |
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 /  Gianni Infantino | Acclamation |
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