Asian football confederation leaders criticise FIFA for not consulting them before announcing its planned changes to the World Cup. Channel NewsAsia reports that the chief of the Asian confederation says FIFA’s lack of consultation is “totally unacceptable”. The Hindu similarly quotes the AFC president, stating that the confederation notes with “great concern and disappointment” that it is not consulted by FIFA at any level prior to the public release of the proposal.
Both reports frame the issue as one of process and engagement, with AFC leadership indicating they were not involved or informed during early planning stages. The statements do not describe specific details of FIFA’s World Cup proposal, focusing instead on the absence of engagement with the confederation ahead of the announcement. The reactions underscore a dispute over how FIFA communicates major tournament plans and involves confederations in decision-making.
