FIFA Suspends ANFA: Everything You Need to Know About Nepali Football’s Biggest Governance Crisis
Summary
FIFA has suspended the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) due to government interference in its governance, impacting national teams, clubs, and funding indefinitely until the issue is resolved.
Key Points
- FIFA suspended ANFA on June 24, 2026, over serious third-party interference violating FIFA's autonomy rules.
- The National Sports Council's suspension of ANFA's leadership in March 2026 triggered the crisis amid election delays.
- The suspension bars Nepal's national teams and clubs from international competitions and freezes development funding.
- This is the first full suspension of ANFA by FIFA, marking an unprecedented governance crisis in Nepali football.
