2016
Governance reform package
FIFA published revised statutes covering term limits, separation of functions and governance changes.
Source: FIFAContext
Football governance, a source-led timeline.
Each entry links to a source and avoids presenting allegations as fact.
2016
Infantino elected FIFA President
Gianni Infantino was elected FIFA President at an extraordinary congress in Zurich.
Source: UEFA2017
48-team World Cup approved
The FIFA Council approved expanding the FIFA World Cup to 48 teams from the 2026 edition.
Source: FIFA2025
32-team Club World Cup
FIFA described the first 32-team Club World Cup in the United States as a new global club tournament.
Source: FIFA