The Football Association has reportedly become the second national football association to support the fictional proposal that would see the FIFA presidency rotate between football’s six continental confederations after every FIFA World Cup.
The move comes just days after the Scottish FA became the first association to publicly endorse the idea, creating fresh momentum behind what supporters are calling one of the most significant governance reforms in football history.
In a statement, the FA said:
“Football is a truly global game, and its leadership should reflect that. A rotating FIFA presidency would ensure every confederation has the opportunity to contribute its experience, strengthen international cooperation, and bring fresh perspectives to the governance of world football.”
The FA’s endorsement has intensified debate across the football community. Supporters of the proposal believe rotating the presidency every four years would create a more balanced and representative leadership structure, giving UEFA, CONMEBOL, CONCACAF, CAF, AFC, and OFC an equal opportunity to guide the future of the sport.
Critics, however, argue that the FIFA presidency should continue to be decided through elections based on leadership, experience, and the confidence of member associations, rather than automatically rotating between confederations.
With both the Scottish FA and the FA now backing the proposal, attention has reportedly turned to other national associations to see whether they will follow suit.
Although no official FIFA proposal exists, the growing support has fuelled widespread discussion among fans, with many describing it as a bold vision that could reshape football governance for generations
