The winner of the vote at a special FIFA session in Zurich will inherit an organisation desperate to reverse a reputation of entrenched corruption.
Long-standing president Sepp Blatter resigned last year -- himself implicated in international allegations of corruption that have led to the arrest of multiple high-profile FIFA officials.
SBS Europe correspondent Brett Mason is in Zurich, following developments.
Kristina Kukolja asked him who Australia will be backing in the crucial election.
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