The Norwegian Football Federation has formally called for FIFA President Gianni Infantino to resign, according to a report from Swedish public broadcaster SVT Nyheter published on Friday, August 7, 2026. The demand marks a significant public break between a European national association and the sport's global governing body.
SVT Nyheter reports that the Norwegian position is explicit: Infantino should leave his post. The broadcaster did not specify the exact reasons behind the demand in the available material, but the call follows a period of reported turbulence around the FIFA leadership.
The demand comes amid broader scrutiny of Infantino's tenure. According to a separate SVT Nyheter report, The New York Times has detailed that a plan involving FIFA was approved by a figure named Grafström, though the specific nature of that plan and Grafström's role were not elaborated in the summary. This adds to a growing body of reporting on controversies surrounding the organization.
Other outlets have weighed in on the situation. Omni, a Swedish news aggregator, notes that Asian football associations could play a decisive role in Infantino's future, with one analysis suggesting he currently "sits relatively safely" in his position. Dagens Nyheter also covered the Norwegian demand, echoing the call for Infantino to resign immediately. Aftonbladet has published a timeline of events describing a "storm" around the FIFA chief.
The push from Norway is notable because it represents a direct challenge from a member association, but the outcome is far from certain. FIFA's electoral dynamics mean that support from confederations outside Europe, particularly in Asia and Africa, often carries significant weight.
What to watch next is whether other European federations join Norway's call, and how Asian member associations respond ahead of any potential vote on Infantino's leadership.
