Cypriot Football Association calls for FIFA president Gianni Infantino's departure

On August 29, 2026, the Cyprus Football Association (CFA/KOP) formally joined a collective stance among European football governing bodies, effectively calling for the resignation of FIFA President Gianni Infantino. This decision follows a unified consensus reached by representatives from UEFA member federations during a meeting held in Monaco on August 27, 2026, where officials concluded that the necessary conditions for Infantino to continue his duties no longer exist.

The conflict originated from a wider dispute within the sport, specifically an emergency meeting on July 30, 2026, where all 55 UEFA member associations unanimously rejected a FIFA proposal to sell commercial rights for major tournaments to external private investors. The CFA stated that the relationship of trust and collective collaboration between FIFA leadership, the confederations, and national associations has been irreparably damaged. The association emphasized that critical upcoming decisions must serve the future of the sport, noting that the current leadership environment is no longer tenable for the governing bodies of Europe.