Qatar challenges AFC over open letter attacking FIFA President Infantino

Qatar FA President Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani complains about lack of consultation about AFC open letter to FIFA.Published On 14 Aug 202614 Aug 2026A growing rift within Asian ‌‌football over the future of FIFA has burst into the open, with Qatar challenging ⁠⁠the Asian Football ⁠⁠Confederation over its decision to join UEFA and CONCACAF in a sweeping attack on embattled FIFA President Gianni Infantino.Qatar Football Association President Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani wrote ⁠⁠in a letter to AFC President Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa that neither he nor the QFA had been consulted before the three confederations issued an open letter on Monday ⁠⁠purporting to speak collectively for their members.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4Russia stance will be defended in court, pledges World Athletics chief Coelist 2 of 4Rising Australian golfer Bang dies of brain haemorrhage in Thailand aged 18list 3 of 4Man City tight-lipped on Rodri transfer amid Barcelona and Real Madrid linklist 4 of 4La Liga: Five key talking points heading into Barcelona’s 2026-27 seasonend of listInfantino, who is seeking re-election next year, has faced open revolt after UEFA, the AFC and CONCACAF at...