Governing body for association football in New Zealand
The FIFA leadership faces mounting pressure as UEFA, AFC and Concacaf call for a review of Gianni Infantino’s leadership following the aborted plan to privatize World Cup rights. New Zealand withdraws support, while CAF and Conmebol back Infantino ahead of the 2027 Congress.
The FIFA president has faced widespread criticism after proposing private investment in World Cup rights. Following a backdown, UEFA and others say they no longer trust his leadership while Africa’s CAF and other allies show support as Infantino travels to Morocco to navigate a crisis ahead of March elections.