AFC Demands Immediate Governance Review of FIFA’s Investment Proposal
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has openly opposed FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s plan to allow private investors to acquire stakes in the World Cup, stating that the proposal cannot achieve the necessary consensus across world football.
In a coordinated stance, the AFC aligned with UEFA and CONCACAF, both of which have previously threatened to boycott FIFA competitions and rejected Infantino’s $20 million distribution offer to member federations.
The proposal, which envisions a $20 billion commercial subsidiary for FIFA events backed by investor Joshua Kushner, was deemed by the AFC as lacking the unified support required for implementation.
The confederation, representing 47 nations across Asia, called on FIFA to conduct an urgent review of its governance and decision‑making framework, emphasizing that any structural change must be grounded in collective agreement.
The criticism underscores a growing rift within global football’s governing bodies, as continental associations increasingly question the direction set by FIFA’s leadership.