FIFA has delayed a decision on whether to expand the World Cup to 40 teams, proposed as part of a package of reforms approved on Thursday.
The executive committee voted to get more women involved in decision-making, put term limits on senior officials, and publish their salaries.
Football’s world governing body wants to be seen as “modern, trusted and professional” by December 2018.
But changing the World Cup format has been deferred pending a further study.
A proposed move to include 40 teams in the tournament from 2026 – up from the 32 that have taken part since 1998 – has been supported by Asia and African members.
However, a number of executive committee members, including England’s David Gill, insisted the administration needed to provide a detailed report into the commercial and footballing implications before final approval is given.
Since scandal engulfed Fifa in May, when seven of its officials were arrested, it has come under scrutiny, with sponsors pressing for a change in culture.
Thursday’s meeting of the organisation’s executive committee – which was preceded by the arrests of two Fifa vice-presidents – outlined measures it hopes will restore its integrity by December 2018.
The proposals must be ratified by 209 member associations in February.
A timetable has been set for implementing the changes, which include:
The executive committee will be replaced by a new council which will clearly separate political and management tasks.
Senior officials will now only be allowed to serve a maximum of 12 years.
There will be stringent integrity checks in place for individuals on standing committees
A minimum of six women – up from one at present – will be able to be elected to the Fifa council
The salaries of the Fifa president and senior officials will be made public.
