Blatter was just seven short of a majority and his opponent, Prince Ali bin al-Hussein decided to withdraw before the second round.
Despite 73 member associations throwing their support behind Blatter's sole opponent, there will be no change at the top of the embattled organisation.
It means Blatter, 79, will remain at the helm as authorities in the United States lead an investigation into endemic racketeering, bribery and money laundering involving leading FIFA officials going back decades.
The result also significantly increases the prospect of European nations boycotting future World Cups, as mooted by president Michel Platini on Thursday.
FA Chairman Greg Dyke told Sky News the England team will not withdraw from any tournaments on its own.
He added that he would be 'very surprised' if Blatter was still FIFA president in two years, saying: 'I cannot see FIFA reforming itself under Blatter - he's had 16 years to do it.'
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