Sepp Blatter is likely to continue as FIFA president after arch rival Michel van Praag withdrew from the race.
After Van Praag withdrawal, only two candidates would be contesting the election against Blatter.
The Dutchman has however, said that he would support Prince Ali Bin Al-Hussein of Jordan in the election on May 29, the BBC has reported.
Former Portugal midfielder Luis Figo, 42, is the third presidential candidate.
Blatter is expected to win the presidential term for the fifth time and remain in charge of the football's governing body.
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