Nordic soccer associations express loss of confidence in FIFA's Infantino
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 3:20 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
Six Nordic national soccer associations have publicly expressed their loss of confidence in FIFA President Gianni Infantino, citing concerns about the organization's governance. The associations from Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Iceland, and the Faeroe Islands issued a joint statement promoting transparency in governance and rejecting private ownership of FIFA competitions. Their statement aligns with UEFA and supports calls for an independent investigation into FIFA's decision-making processes. The group emphasizes the need for FIFA to adhere to accountability measures established during its 2016 reform program.
- •Nordic associations include Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Iceland, and Faeroe Islands.
- •Joint statement expresses concerns over FIFA's governance.
- •Support for UEFA's proposed measures and an independent investigation.
- •Call for binding guarantees against private ownership of competitions.
- •Advocate for an independent review of FIFA's governance framework.
- 9:53 PMYahoo Sports — Gianni Infantino suffers another blow as regional governing body ‘lose confidence in FIFA President’
- 3:20 PMYahoo Sports — Nordic soccer associations have 'lost confidence' in FIFA boss Infantino
- 2:33 PMYahoo Sports — Infantino's pledge as Nordic FAs reveal 'lost confidence'
"Six Nordic national soccer associations piled more pressure on embattled FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Sunday by saying they had “lost confidence” in his leadership. The associations from Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Iceland and the Faeroe Islands issued a joint statement to say they “view the organization’s governance and decision-making at the highest level with great concern.” The associations said they stand united with European soccer governing body UEFA and support the measures it has already proposed.
"Gianni Infantino stressed his wish to “grow football in every corner of the world” despite the beleaguered FIFA president facing a further blow in his bid to cling onto power in the wake of his aborted bid to sell off equity to private investors. The six Nordic Football Associations – Denmark, Iceland, Faroe Islands, Finland, Norway and Sweden – announced they had “lost confidence” in Infantino in a joint statement on Sunday, ramping up the pressure on him to either stand down or be replaced.
"FIFA President Gianni Infantino is facing yet more pressure to step down after the Nordic football associations published a joint statement expressing their concern in 'the organization's governance'
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 24, 2026, 9:53 PMGianni Infantino suffers another blow as regional governing body ‘lose confidence in FIFA President’
FIFA President Gianni Infantino is facing yet more pressure to step down after the Nordic football associations published a joint statement expressing their concern in 'the organization's governance'
- Yahoo SportsAug 23, 2026, 3:20 PMNordic soccer associations have 'lost confidence' in FIFA boss Infantino
Six Nordic national soccer associations piled more pressure on embattled FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Sunday by saying they had “lost confidence” in his leadership. The associations from Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Iceland and the Faeroe Islands issued a joint statement to say they “view the organization’s governance and decision-making at the highest level with great concern.” The associations said they stand united with European soccer governing body UEFA and support the measures it has already proposed.
- Yahoo SportsAug 23, 2026, 2:33 PMInfantino's pledge as Nordic FAs reveal 'lost confidence'
Gianni Infantino stressed his wish to “grow football in every corner of the world” despite the beleaguered FIFA president facing a further blow in his bid to cling onto power in the wake of his aborted bid to sell off equity to private investors. The six Nordic Football Associations – Denmark, Iceland, Faroe Islands, Finland, Norway and Sweden – announced they had “lost confidence” in Infantino in a joint statement on Sunday, ramping up the pressure on him to either stand down or be replaced.
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