Brazilian Soccer Confederation President Reinstated Amid Controversy

FIFA Expresses Support for Ednaldo Rodrigues Following Supreme Court Decision

FIFA's chief legal officer, Emilio García, visited the Brazilian soccer confederation (CBF) headquarters, expressing support for reinstated president Ednaldo Rodrigues.
Rodrigues was reinstated by a Supreme Court justice, annulling a December court ruling that removed him and his executives due to irregularities in the 2022 election process.
FIFA and CONMEBOL had previously threatened to suspend Brazil from all international competitions, alleging that the Rio de Janeiro court ruling dismissing Rodrigues was an undue third-party interference.
While Rodrigues was out, the CBF was led by a court-appointed overseer, José Perdiz, who had begun organizing new elections.
Brazil currently ranks sixth in the South American qualifying standings for the 2026 World Cup, following three consecutive defeats.