Fifa says a presidential election will be held on 26 February 2016 to elect a successor to Sepp Blatter.
The announcement came as the executive committee of world football's governing body met in Zurich. It is the first time it has met since seven officials were arrested in May as part of an American investigation into alleged corruption and bribery.
A comedian has thrown "bank notes" at Fifa President Sepp Blatter during a press conference in Zurich.
The comedian Simon Brodkin - playing the character of footballer Jason Bent - said the money was "for North Korea 2026".
He was taken away by security but not before throwing the bundle over a shocked Blatter.
Brodkin, best known for his comedy creation Lee Nelson, invaded the stage during Kanye West's performance at Glastonbury last month.
Michel Platini has formally announced that he intends to stand for the Fifa presidency when Sepp Blatter vacates the position
The comedian best known as Lee Nelson is to be charged with trespass by Swiss police.
FIFA says a presidential election will be held in February 2016 to elect a successor to Sepp Blatter - here's the men in line to replace him