Japan football official resigns amid World Cup controversy
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 28, 2026, 9:38 AM
Last updated Oct 28, 2026
Takeshi Okada, vice president of Japan's football association, resigned, citing a conflict between FIFA's recent responses to controversies surrounding the World Cup and his personal values. His departure comes after calls for FIFA president Gianni Infantino to step down amid criticism of plans to invite private investors into FIFA's competitions. Okada has emphasized the importance of integrity in sports throughout his career, stating that he cannot accept the current direction taken by the organization. His resignation adds to ongoing tensions within Asian football, where support for Infantino is wavering following recent condemnation of his proposals.
- •Takeshi Okada stepped down voluntarily due to FIFA's handling of World Cup issues.
- •Okada has served as a coach for Japan in two World Cups.
- •Infantino faces criticism over proposals involving private investment in FIFA tournaments.
- •The Asian Football Confederation's support for Infantino has become uncertain.
- 9:38 AMYahoo Sports — Japan football official quits over World Cup row
"The vice president of Japan's football association quit on Wednesday saying the "series of responses" to controversies surrounding the World Cup did not align with his personal values."However, with regard to the series of responses surrounding the recent FIFA World Cup, there is a significant gap between those responses and my own beliefs, and as a sportsman I cannot accept them."
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