FIFA chief Infantino should step down by 2027, KNVB proposes

The Royal Dutch Football Association (KNVB) has launched an initiative calling for significant structural changes at FIFA, with a proposal that incumbent President Gianni Infantino depart by 2027. The proposal forms part of a broader overhaul agenda aimed at reforming how international football is governed.

In response to what it views as deficiencies in FIFA's current operations, KNVB has extended invitations to football associations and continental confederations worldwide to participate in a dedicated summit. The gathering is intended to facilitate candid discussions about the future direction of global football governance and institutional reforms needed at the sport's international governing body.

The initiative reflects growing concerns among football stakeholders regarding FIFA's management and decision-making processes. By proposing a defined timeline for leadership transition, KNVB aims to establish concrete benchmarks for organizational change rather than making indefinite calls for reform.

The proposed summit represents an attempt to build consensus among football's global governing bodies on restructuring FIFA operations. Such coordinated action from major football associations could signal pressure on the international body to implement governance improvements and ensure greater accountability in how the sport is administered worldwide.