Protest from Nordic Associations against FIFA

Protest from Nordic Associations against FIFA Hanoi, October 15, 2026 - A group of six football associations from the Nordic countries have sent an official letter to the European Union Commissioner, strongly opposing the International Federation of Football Associations (FIFA) for its lack of transparency in the FFE plan preparation. According to them, they have completely lost confidence in President Gianni Infantino and called for an immediate independent investigation. The FFE proposal was planned to bring private investors into FIFA's commercial operations, including World Cup rights. The Nordic associations are concerned that if this proposal is implemented, power would fall into the hands of private entities, leading to imbalance in revenue distribution for member associations. They cited the example of the 2026 European Super League, where UEFA successfully coordinated to block the breakaway idea. These associations hope that the upcoming meeting with the EU Commissioner will lead to strict governance reforms at FIFA. Infantino is currently facing the risk of a no-confidence vote at the FIFA Congress. This event may shake his leadership and affect the entire global football governance system.