Six Nordic football associations have announced they have lost confidence in FIFA president Gianni Infantino, backing calls for his resignation and demanding reforms amid a crisis at the governing body.
Key facts
- Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and the Faroe Islands have declared they have lost confidence in Gianni Infantino.
- The associations back calls for Infantino's resignation, according to Al Jazeera.
- The Nordic bodies have raised 'serious concerns' with the FIFA chief, according to Sky News.
- The move intensifies pressure on the FIFA president amid what sources describe as a FIFA crisis.
The six Nordic football associations have announced they have lost confidence in FIFA president Gianni Infantino, a coordinated move that intensifies pressure on the head of world football’s governing body.
According to Al Jazeera, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and the Faroe Islands back calls for Infantino’s resignation amid what the outlet described as a FIFA crisis. The associations are demanding reforms at the organisation.
Sky News reported that the six Nordic football associations have raised ‘serious concerns’ with the FIFA chief alongside their declaration of lost confidence.
The joint intervention from the Nordic bodies represents a significant challenge from within the football community, with multiple national associations aligning their positions in public.
Both Al Jazeera and Sky News framed the development as intensifying pressure on Infantino, though the sources available do not detail the specific reforms the associations are seeking or FIFA’s response.
At the time of reporting, the sources did not include comment from FIFA or from Infantino regarding the Nordic associations’ statements.
Why it matters
When national football associations publicly withdraw confidence in a FIFA president, it signals a rare internal rift at the top of the sport's governance. The Nordic bloc's coordinated stance could embolden other associations and shape debate over how the world game is run.
Frequently asked questions
Which countries' football associations lost confidence in Infantino?
Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and the Faroe Islands — the six Nordic football associations.
What are the Nordic associations calling for?
According to Al Jazeera, they back calls for Infantino's resignation and are demanding FIFA reforms, and according to Sky News they raised 'serious concerns' with the FIFA chief.
Has FIFA or Infantino responded?
The available sources do not include any response from FIFA or from Gianni Infantino.