What happened
Infantino proposed an independent review and a time-limited consultation on FIFA decision-making.
Why it matters
The process could clarify leadership roles and accountability for future strategic moves.
Remember this
FIFA’s next reform test is whether consultation can rebuild trust.
What happens next
The FIFA Council is due to consider the proposals next month, with consultation focused on roles, transparency and accountability.
More context & who is affected
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has proposed an independent review of how the organisation handles major strategic decisions, alongside a time-limited consultation with football stakeholders.
The move follows criticism of a shelved plan to sell a 20% stake in FIFA commercial rights to private investors. Infantino said the review could examine the roles of the president, Council and Congress, plus transparency and accountability.
FIFA’s 211 member associations received the letter, while the Council is due to consider the proposals next month. Reuters also linked the debate to Infantino’s bid for another term, making governance reform a key test of trust.
Football Fans
A clearer decision process could affect trust in football’s global governing body.
Sports Business Readers
The proposed consultation could reshape how FIFA’s leadership and Congress handle major initiatives.
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Sources & verification2 sources · 4 claims
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- BBC SportReporting
Gianni Infantino: Fifa president proposes external review of world football's governing body ↗
Published Sep 22, 2026 · Accessed Sep 22, 2026 - ReutersReporting
FIFA's Infantino letter is ploy for re-election, says German FA chief ↗
Published Sep 22, 2026 · Accessed Sep 22, 2026
Claims and linked sources
Infantino proposed asking the FIFA Council to consider an independent external review of governance for major strategic initiatives.
He also proposed a direct, structured and time-limited consultation with confederations, member associations and stakeholders.
The proposals followed backlash over a plan involving a possible 20% sale of FIFA commercial rights, which was abandoned in July.
The letter went to FIFA Council members and all 211 member associations; Reuters also reported an election context in March in Rabat.
