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Netherlands football federation withdraws support for FIFA president Infantino

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Last updated Aug 30, 2026

Netherlands football federation withdraws support for FIFA president Infantino
Summary

The Royal Netherlands Football Association announced on August 30 it is withdrawing support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino ahead of the 2027 elections. Citing a loss of institutional trust, the KNVB called for a renewal in FIFA’s leadership. It emphasized the need for reforms in governance and a fairer redistribution of FIFA’s revenue, proposing an international summit for all member associations to discuss the future direction of FIFA. Other federations have also expressed concerns, with some calling for Infantino's resignation.

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By the Numbers
  • •KNVB states it no longer has confidence in Infantino.
  • •The federation calls for improved governance and power distribution.
  • •A summit is proposed to redefine FIFA's leadership and direction.
  • •Concerns stem from controversial projects like FIFA Forward Enterprise.
  • •Other federations are withdrawing support for Infantino ahead of elections.
Latest Updates
  • 11:13 AMYahoo Sports — Dutch federation calls for football summit without Infantino
  • 10:59 AMYahoo Sports — Dutch football federation is latest to withdraw support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino
  • 10:54 AMYahoo Sports — Another one out, Netherlands withdraw support for Infantino 🇳🇱
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The Dutch football federation (KNVB) on Sunday said "FIFA needs new leadership" and that it would like to host a summit on the future of football's world governing body which does not involve beleaguered president Gianni Infantino."The KNVB no longer has confidence in the leadership of FIFA President Gianni Infantino," read the KNVB statement.

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The Dutch football federation became the latest nation to call for new leadership at FIFA on Sunday. In a statement, the federation said it “no longer has confidence” in FIFA President Gianni Infantino. It offered to host an international summit to discuss the future of FIFA.

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The Royal Netherlands Football Association (KNVB) has officially announced that it is withdrawing its support for current FIFA president Gianni Infantino ahead of the 2027 elections. The organization ...

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