The Qatar Football Association responds to Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa regarding the decision-making mechanism within the Asian Football Confederation.
What happened?
The Qatar Football Association announced that Sheikh Salman does not have the authority to speak on behalf of the 47 member associations, emphasizing that the decision-making mechanism within the Asian Football Confederation must be transparent and objective.
Why does it matter for Qatar?
This response comes after the Asian Football Confederation announced its support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino, who faces unprecedented criticism after the failed proposal to attract private investments to the World Cup.
What comes next?
The Qatar Football Association demands an improvement in the decision-making mechanism within the Asian Football Confederation, emphasizing that the interests of Asian football must be the priority. Qatar is currently in 4th place in the World Cup, 6 points behind leader Switzerland, after losing 3 times in the last 5 games, with a goal difference of -8, after scoring 2 goals and conceding 10 goals, and the last result was a 3-1 loss against Bosnia and Herzegovina on June 24, 2026.
