Fan Groups Demand Infantino Resignation and FIFA Reform

Supporter organizations across the globe have launched a petition demanding the resignation of FIFA President Gianni Infantino and a comprehensive restructuring of football's governing body. The move, announced on August 20, 2026, comes amid a deepening crisis for the Swiss official, who is facing mounting pressure from multiple fronts over his leadership and a controversial proposal to seek private investment in FIFA competitions.

The immediate catalyst for the petition was Infantino's now-abandoned plan to create a private investment firm to operate FIFA competitions, including the men's and women's World Cups. The proposal, unveiled last month, was swiftly scrapped after it drew fierce opposition. Three continental confederations publicly branded the approach as "deception" in an open letter last week, while UEFA has stated it has "lost confidence" in Infantino's stewardship and remains determined to boycott FIFA events.

The fan groups' petition, hosted on the change.org platform, describes the investment scheme as a "betrayal football will never forget." A statement from the organizations argued that the plan was "stitched together in secret" and "hidden from FIFA's own...