Scotland could face countries from outside of Europe in an expanded Nations League format as a result of UEFA ramping up the pressure on embattled Gianni Infantino.Seeking to oust the controversial FIFA president, Europe’s governing body is holding talks with CONCACAF – the confederation which represents North and Central America plus the Caribbean – over the possibility of its teams competing in the tournament from as early as 2028-29.The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) is also believed to be involved in the early discussions with a view to joining at a later point.The negotiations are the latest example of UEFA and CONCACAF working together to try and undermine Infantino in the wake of his failed attempt to sell off equity in the World Cup to private investors.UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin and Victor Montagliani, the head of CONCACAF, are understood to want the Swiss to resign rather than challenge for re-election next year.As things stand, Infantino, who’s been in the post since 2016, will seek another term in office when the voting takes place in Morocco on March 18. He requires 106 out of FIFA’s 211 member associations to vote for him. UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin is piling the pressure on FIFA counterpart Gianni Infantino Infantino has angered member associations with his plan to sell off equity in the World Cup New Scotland boss Sebastien Pocognoli could lead them into an expanded Nations League Although Mr Montagliani has been mentioned as a possible opponent, no alternative candidate has yet thrown their hat into the ring.Infantino isn’t yet certain of getting a third term, with Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland among the nations confirming that they will no longer back him.Last week, chief executive Ian Maxwell confirmed the Scottish Football Association’s position, saying: ‘The position of the SFA has been clear since the 55 UEFA associations met.’We have aligned ourselves with the UEFA position and 55 nations are stronger than one voice.’Their statement since then has talked about a lack of confidence in the FIFA leadership and the Scottish FA agree completely with that decision.’The SFA will not be voting for Gianni Infantino come the re-election in early 2027.’UEFA’s member associations were instrumental in Infantino binning his plan after they threatened to boycott the World Cup.Maxwell’s remarks came as FairSquare, a non-profit organisation which campaigns for accountability in sport, wrote to FIFA’s governance, audit and compliance committee requesting that Mr Infantino be ruled ineligible to run again for the presidency.Infantino is expected to attend a youth football event in the Dominican Republic this weekend, which would give him an opportunity to try to shore up support among CONCACAF’s Caribbean nations. Some have already publicly expressed their support – such as St Kitts & Nevis, Grenada and Antigua and Barbuda.It’s believed there was a longstanding invitation for Infantino to attend, sent prior to the emergence of the private investor scandal.Meanwhile, Tartan Army chiefs have backed a worldwide petition calling for Infantino to quit.The Association of Tartan Army Clubs have joined a collection of fan bases around the world calling for him to resign and for FIFA to be restructured.The fan groups include Football Supporters Europe, Football Supporters Africa and the Independent Supporters Council of North America.An ATAC spokesman said: ‘Infantino has to go if FIFA wants to retain any credibility in the world of football.’He went rogue when he was trying to do shady backroom deals with unscrupulous chancers to sell off something that does not belong to him.’Once he is away, the governance at FIFA needs to be overhauled to make sure that any future president cannot abuse the position again.’The petition – labelled ‘InfantinOut’ – calls for FIFA ‘to be rebuilt so that the current debacle can never happen again’.It states: ‘The shameful attempt by one individual – the FIFA President himself – to sell off the World Cup to private investors exposed a betrayal football will never forget.’