The Norway Football Federation has called on Gianni Infantino to resign and referred three issues to FIFA's ethics committee, escalating a dispute that now goes beyond public criticism.
The move matters because it turns the complaint into a formal ethics matter. Rather than leaving the issue at the level of a statement or complaint, Norway's football federation has pushed it into FIFA's internal review process while also directly calling for Infantino to step down.
What Norway is asking for
At the center of the matter is a straightforward demand: the Norway Football Federation wants Gianni Infantino to resign. Infantino serves as FIFA president, and the federation's action signals that it believes the concerns are serious enough to justify a leadership change.
The federation also referred three issues to FIFA's ethics committee. The full list of those issues was not provided, but the referral itself shows that the dispute has reached an official stage inside FIFA's governance structure.
Why it matters
For readers tracking the Mexico World Cup and the broader governance around international soccer, the significance is not just the criticism itself. It is the fact that the Norway Football Federation has paired its resignation call with a formal referral to FIFA's ethics committee.
That combination suggests a deeper concern than a one-off public disagreement. It also creates a process that can move forward even if the public debate cools off. With three separate issues now referred, the story is no longer just about a statement of disapproval. It is about how FIFA responds.
What comes next
The next step will be whatever action FIFA's ethics committee takes after reviewing the referrals. For now, the Norway Football Federation has made its position clear: it wants Infantino out, and it wants the issues examined through FIFA's formal channels.
