Fifa council members are attempting to force an extraordinary general meeting (EGM) to challenge president Gianni Infantino. The rebellion stems from demands for an independent review of Folarin Balogun's suspension, which involved Donald Trump, and Infantino's secret plan to sell World Cup stakes, now abandoned.
Gianni Infantino faces a rebellion from Fifa Council members attempting to force an extraordinary general meeting (EGM) and a potential leadership challenge. The moves stem from demands for an independent review of Folarin Balogun's suspension and Infantino's aborted plan to sell World Cup stakes, which drew condemnation from several confederations.
FIFA reportedly has no plans to suspend Israeli teams despite a Palestinian Football Association proposal citing the Gaza conflict. An Israeli sports website, ONE, claimed no sanctions would be imposed, a decision postponed twice by FIFA, drawing criticism from a Russian lawmaker over perceived double standards.
FIFA Council has approved eligibility for Afghanistan's women's refugee football team (Afghan Women United) to compete in official international competitions without requiring recognition from the Taliban-controlled Afghanistan Football Federation. The decision was made in Vancouver on Tuesday, marking a significant development five years after national team players fled Taliban rule following their return to power in August 2021.
Fifa has agreed to increase prize money for the 2026 World Cup and development funding for member associations following concerns from national teams regarding high operational and tax costs in the United States.
