Scotland could participate in an expanded UEFA Nations League that includes teams from outside Europe, as UEFA intensifies efforts to pressure FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
UEFA is reportedly in discussions with CONCACAF, which governs football in North and Central America and the Caribbean, about the potential for its member nations to join the Nations League as early as the 2028-29 season. The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) is also understood to be part of preliminary talks for later inclusion.
These negotiations are part of a broader strategy by UEFA and CONCACAF to undermine Infantino, who is seeking re-election on March 18 in Morocco. UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin and CONCACAF President Victor Montagliani are reportedly hoping Infantino will resign rather than seek a third term.
Infantino, who has held the FIFA presidency since 2016, requires 106 votes from FIFA's 211 member associations to secure another term. However, several nations, including Scotland, England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, have indicated they will not support his re-election.
The Scottish Football Association (SFA) confirmed its stance, aligning with UEFA's position. SFA Chief Executive Ian Maxwell stated that 55 UEFA nations are united in their lack of confidence in FIFA's current leadership and that the SFA will not vote for Infantino.
UEFA's opposition was instrumental in Infantino abandoning a controversial plan to sell equity in the World Cup. Following this, a non-profit organization called FairSquare has formally requested that FIFA's governance, audit and compliance committee deem Infantino ineligible to run for president again.
Infantino is scheduled to attend a youth football event in the Dominican Republic, which could provide an opportunity to garner support from Caribbean nations within CONCACAF. Some of these nations, including St. Kitts & Nevis, Grenada, and Antigua and Barbuda, have publicly expressed their support for Infantino.
Meanwhile, fan groups are also mobilizing against Infantino. The Association of Tartan Army Clubs has joined a global petition, "InfantinOut," calling for Infantino's resignation and a restructuring of FIFA. This petition, supported by organizations such as Football Supporters Europe, Football Supporters Africa, and the Independent Supporters Council of North America, cites Infantino's "shameful attempt" to sell off World Cup equity as a betrayal of football.