Infantino proposes consulting federations to reform FIFA
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has proposed a consultation with member federations to reform the organization's decision-making processes. This move comes after significant backlash and a shelved plan to bring private investment into the World Cups, which led to threats of boycott and legal action from UEFA.
Why it matters
This signifies a potential shift in FIFA's governance and decision-making, impacting the future of global football and its major tournaments. It addresses concerns about transparency and accountability within a powerful international sports body.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino on Monday (September 21, 2026) suggested a "consultation" with the member federations to reform the world football governing body's decision-making processes, in a letter addressed to the 211 member associations, as seen by AFP .
"I will propose that the Council establish a direct, structured and time-limited consultation with confederations, Member Associations and relevant stakeholders on how FIFA's decision-making can be further strengthened," Infantino wrote.
The 56-year-old Swiss has come under fire since his now-abandoned plan to bring private investment into the men's and women's World Cups.
"The consultation would invite specific proposals on earlier institutional involvement, the respective roles of the President, the Bureau, the Council and the Congress, and practical ways to strengthen transparency, participation and accountability in major strategic initiatives," the letter continued.
Infantino asked for the initial proposals to be considered at the council meeting scheduled for October 15, 2026.
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