Mr. Infantino defeated three other candidates with 155 votes in an election that many soccer officials hope will be a new beginning for the embattled soccer body.
Infantino becomes the ninth FIFA president. Infantino has served as the General secretary of European governing body UEFA since 2009.
Infantino was one of two Europeans vying for the FIFA presidency along with Jerome Champagne of France. Backed by support from South America, Europe, and Canada, the Swiss was one of the co-favourites to win the election.
He succeeds Sepp Blatter, who was banned from all soccer activity for six years after a suspicious payment made to UEFA President Michel Platini, who was handed a similar suspension.
What is his manifesto as FIFA president?
One of the biggest changes under Infantino will be a regional World Cup hosted by various countries. He would also seek to expand the tournament from 32 to 40 teams.
The new president is also offering FIFA members a bigger share of the organization’s $1.5-billion cash reserves.
Around $5 million will be awarded to each nation to invest in projects and to pay off expenses. An additional $40 million will be handed out to the six confederations for the same purpose. The money will be paid within a four-year cycle.
Who was running against him?
Sheikh Salman of Bahrain, Prince Ali bin Al Hussein of Jordan, Jerome Champagne of France and Tokyo Sexwale of South Africa.
Infantino was co-favourites with Salman to become the next president of FIFA.
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