Nordic nations say they have lost confidence in Infantino and FIFA governance

Six Nordic football associations have declared their loss of confidence in FIFA President Gianni Infantino, calling for significant reforms in the organization's governance. During a meeting in Helsinki, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, and the Faroe Islands united to back demands for Infantino's resignation and an independent investigation into his controversial proposal to sell stakes in events like the World Cup to private equity investors.

This proposal was swiftly abandoned due to widespread criticism. The Nordic associations maintain their support for UEFA and expect FIFA to guarantee that governance and competitions will remain free from private ownership in the future. They also advocate for a comprehensive review of FIFA's governance framework to ensure transparency, accountability, and checks and balances.