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New Zealand withdraws Infantino support over FIFA governance demands

8/15/2026

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Infantino faced calls for resignation as teams consider boycotting the September U-20 Women’s World Cup.
British culture secretary Lisa Nandy said Infantino “should go” but will not back a boycott.
New Zealand withdrew its backing for Infantino, demanding governance and transparency, while the Oceania Football Confederation supported him.
FIFA’s 18-member disciplinary committee includes only two women.
2023 Women’s World Cup prize money was $110 million versus $871 million for men’s tournament.

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Infantino faced calls for resignation as teams consider boycotting the September U-20 Women’s World Cup.
British culture secretary Lisa Nandy said Infantino “should go” but will not back a boycott.
New Zealand withdrew its backing for Infantino, demanding governance and transparency, while the Oceania Football Confederation supported him.
FIFA’s 18-member disciplinary committee includes only two women.
2023 Women’s World Cup prize money was $110 million versus $871 million for men’s tournament.