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Mexico Secures Four Seats on Reworked FIFA Committees for 2025–2029

The selections reflect FIFA's push to widen participation through a revamped committee structure.

Overview

  • Mikel Arriola, Liga MX executive and FMF commissioner, was named vice president of the Commission for Men's Club Competitions.
  • Íñigo Riestra, the FMF's secretary general, was appointed to FIFA's Commission on Institutional Relations.
  • Mariana Gutiérrez, president of Liga MX Femenil, will serve on the Commission on Stakeholder Groups for Women's Football.
  • Paola López, secretary of the FMF's Controversies Commission, joins FIFA's Disciplinary Committee.
  • The appointments were confirmed in a circular from FIFA's Secretary General and apply to the 2025–2029 committee cycle following the restructuring to broaden representation.