Japan Football Association president Kozo Tashima has announced his intention to run for the FIFA presidency, pledging to bring "integrity" to world football's governing body.
The announcement was reported by AFP on November 6, 2026. Tashima, who has led the JFA since 2016, becomes the first declared candidate for the FIFA presidential election.
Tashima's campaign will focus on restoring trust and transparency within FIFA following years of corruption scandals. The election date has not yet been set.
