New Zealand Football (NZF) has formally withdrawn its support for Gianni Infantino as FIFA president at the 2027 FIFA Congress. The move comes after FIFA's Forward Enterprise scheme sparked controversy. NZF is seeking an independent review of the steps undertaken to develop the scheme. The review aims to restore confidence and trust in FIFA's governance. NZF believes this is an opportunity for all FIFA member associations to advocate for stronger governance, accountability, and transparency. The Forward Enterprise scheme was proposed in late July, but several nations and bodies, including the Union of European Football Associations (Uefa), opposed it. The proposal was withdrawn earlier this month, but FIFA reaffirmed its support for Infantino. NZF has formed the view that decisions and actions within FIFA have contributed to a breakdown in trust and increased division within international football. The league standing is 4th in the World Cup, with 1 point, 0 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses from 3 games. Recent form is LLD. The team is 4 points behind leaders Belgium. The last result was New Zealand 1-5 Belgium on 2026-06-27. The next fixture is vs India at home on 2026-11-12.