Football Federation Australia have called an extraordinary general meeting on October 2 to try to end their two year battle with FIFA.

Football Federation Victoria has demanded the meeting to discuss the findings of the FIFA-instigated Congress Review Working Group.

The group demanded an overhaul of the way football is run in Australia, opening up congress to clubs, players and women, with a pathway for seats for fans and NPL clubs too, and allowing the A-League to spin off and set up its own administration.

The FFA have bitterly opposed the moves at every turn, and chairman Steven Lowy has vowed to stand down if the proposals are accepted.

Sport Australia joined the row this week with a letter to the state federations from CEO Kate Palmer highlighting their concerns about the proposals in the CRWG's report but without going into any specifics.

If the proposals, which have been accepted by FIFA, are rejected, it could lead to Australia being suspended from FIFA and potentially unable to defend its Asian Cup crown in January.

Lowy said he will not stand for re-election as chairman unless the proposals are dismissed, but nominations for election can be accepted up until Sept 30, two days before the EGM.

A short statement from the FFA confirmed the crunch date;

"Football Federation Australia (FFA) today confirmed it had received a notice from Football Federation Victoria to call a general meeting in accordance with article 8.1(b) of the constitution and section 249F of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth)," it read.

"The meeting will be held on 2 October 2018 at 2pm."