The six Nordic football associations — Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Iceland and the Faroe Islands — have issued a joint declaration that they no longer trust the leadership of FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
A Joint Statement of Concern
In the statement, the associations said they are ‘deeply concerned’ by the direction of FIFA’s governance and decision‑making at the highest level, citing a series of recent proposals that they view as jeopardizing the sport’s integrity.
Demand for Independent Oversight
The Nordic bodies are calling for a fully independent external investigation into the so‑called FIFA Forward Enterprise proposal, which would see future World Cup revenues handed over to private investors.
Protection Against Private Ownership
They have also demanded binding guarantees that no FIFA competition will ever be opened to private ownership, insisting that the sport’s flagship tournaments must remain under public control.
Pressure Mounts on Infantino
The criticism extends beyond the Nordic region, with UEFA, the Asian Football Confederation and the Confederation of African Football all voicing alarm over Infantino’s plan to monetize World Cup profits, a move that has sparked calls for his resignation.
While the associations have not explicitly called for Infantino to step down, they have warned that continued resistance to reform could force a broader crisis of confidence within world football’s governing body.