FIFA Governance Review on the Table

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has indicated he'd be open to an independent review of its governance system and signaled a willingness to consider reforms, according to a letter seen by The Associated Press. The letter was sent to all FIFA Council members and the 211 member associations on Monday.

Rules & Governance · 2026-09-22 02:24:43

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Infantino's proposal comes after the failure of the "FIFA Forward Enterprise" (FFE) project, which sparked intense scrutiny and criticism. The project, which aimed to generate more revenue for world football's governing body, leaked publicly sooner than anticipated, causing concern among member associations.

ESPN Soccer reports that Infantino will ask the Council whether it wishes to commission an external, independent assessment of FIFA's current governance framework for major strategic initiatives and to recommend potential improvements. He will also propose that the Council establish a direct, structured, and time-bound consultation with the confederations and member associations on how to further strengthen FIFA's decision-making processes.

The fallout from the FFE project has escalated beyond internal disagreement, with UEFA drafting criminal charges against Infantino in U.S. courts. Despite the controversy, Infantino continues to champion the goal of generating more revenue for FIFA.

The next step will be the FIFA Council meeting scheduled for October 15, where Infantino's proposal will be discussed.

FIFA Governance Review on the Table

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