FIFA and UEFA arrive in Belgrade to address Football Association of Serbia problems
A six-member FIFA–UEFA team will meet FSS leadership and clubs to propose measures; a proposal could appear by 11 November 2026.
A joint FIFA and UEFA delegation has arrived in Belgrade to help address the internal problems of the Football Association of Serbia (FSS). The delegation consists of three representatives from FIFA and three from UEFA, and their mission is to propose concrete measures to resolve the federation’s current difficulties.
Who is in the team and what they will do
Among the experts on the visit is Luka Nikola, FIFA’s director for governance and stakeholder relations. Nikola is a former employee of UEFA and has followed the work of the Football Association of Serbia for years.
During their stay the delegation will hold meetings with the FSS leadership, the Community of Clubs and other organizations within Serbian football. Their aim is to collect the necessary information and to map the precise state of affairs inside the association.
After those consultations, the team will define and present a model for overcoming the existing problems. It is possible the proposal will be made known as soon as Wednesday, 11 November 2026, though it is not yet clear whether their recommendations will consist of a single solution or several alternative options.
Unofficial information indicates there are multiple legally grounded options to resolve the situation. For now, there are no plans to postpone or cancel the FSS Assembly scheduled for 14 November 2026.
The delegation is also expected to define an official stance regarding the mandates of Assembly members and commissions that were elected in 2022. A decision on next steps and the future functioning of the Football Association of Serbia should be taken soon.
Photo: press material from the event
