The Norwegian Football Federation (NFF) announced on Thursday that it is formally calling for the resignation of FIFA President Gianni Infantino. This decision, reached during an NFF meeting, marks the first time a national football federation has explicitly demanded that Infantino step down from his leadership role.

The call for resignation is primarily driven by opposition to Infantino’s recent proposal to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors, a plan referred to as the 'Fifa Forward Enterprise' scheme. The NFF stated that this initiative, combined with a series of previous controversies, has resulted in a total loss of trust in FIFA's current governance. The Norwegian federation has historically been a vocal critic of FIFA's internal management, frequently pushing for greater transparency and accountability within the organization.

While the NFF has taken a definitive stance, there is currently no indication of how other national federations will respond to this demand. The situation highlights a growing rift between the FIFA leadership and member associations concerned about the commercialization of the World Cup. FIFA has not yet issued a formal response to the NFF's public call for the president's departure, leaving the future of the proposed investment scheme and Infantino's presidency in a state of uncertainty.