The Dutch football association (KNVB) says FIFA president Gianni Infantino should leave by 2027 as part of a wider overhaul of how the organisation runs football, and has invited associations and confederations to a summit to discuss the reforms, according to Al Jazeera.
Key facts
- The KNVB, the Dutch football body, is calling for FIFA president Gianni Infantino to go by 2027.
- The call is part of a proposed overhaul of FIFA and how it runs football.
- The KNVB has invited associations and confederations to a summit to discuss the changes.
- The report was published by Al Jazeera on 30 August 2026.
The Dutch football association, the KNVB, has called for FIFA president Gianni Infantino to step down by 2027 as part of a broader overhaul of how world football’s governing body is run, according to Al Jazeera.
To advance the proposal, the KNVB has invited football associations and confederations to a summit to discuss reforming FIFA and its governance of the sport, the report said.
The KNVB’s call sets a 2027 timeline for Infantino’s departure as part of its proposed reforms.
The details of what the proposed overhaul would involve, and which associations or confederations have agreed to attend the summit, were not specified in the available reporting.
FIFA’s response to the KNVB’s call was not detailed in the source material. As of the report, the proposal remained an initiative launched by the Dutch body inviting wider participation.
Why it matters
FIFA governs global football and its leadership decisions affect competitions, funding and rules that reach every level of the sport. A national association publicly calling for the president's departure and a governance overhaul points to tensions over how the organisation is run.
Frequently asked questions
Who is calling for Gianni Infantino to leave FIFA?
The KNVB, the Dutch football association, according to Al Jazeera.
By when does the KNVB want Infantino to go?
By 2027, as part of a proposed overhaul of FIFA.
What is the KNVB doing to push the proposal?
It has invited associations and confederations to a summit to discuss the overhaul of FIFA and how it runs football.