Infantino says open to FIFA reform talks after World Cup controversy

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FIFA ⁠President Gianni Infantino on Monday proposed an external review of how the football association makes decisions, including who has a say in major initiatives.

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  • Reported by France 24 and published Mon, 21 Sep 2026 19:47:28 UTC.

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  1. Infantino says open to FIFA reform talks after World Cup controversy

  2. Embattled Gianni Infantino says he is open to talks over FIFA reform

  3. Infantino says he's 'open' to talks about FIFA reform in letter to football chiefs

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