FIFA faces significant criticism following controversies during the recent World Cup, highlighting conflicts of interest within its governance structure. Experts suggest separating commercial and regulatory functions to enhance accountability and transparency, advocating for a new oversight body similar to WADA to ensure compliance with governance standards.
The concentration of power in FIFA's presidency has raised alarms, with proposals to rotate leadership among continental confederation heads. Critics emphasize the need for improved transparency in financial distributions and decision-making processes to better serve the diverse needs of member associations.