In an unprecedented step, European nations said they would boycott the World Cup unless FIFA reverses a controversial deal to sell minority stakes to the marquee soccer tournament.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino looks on prior to the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 quarter final match between Fluminense FC and Al Hilal at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fl., on July 4, 2025.
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Soccer-UEFA to boycott World Cup and FIFA tournaments over stake sale plans
UEFA to boycott World Cup, FIFA tournaments over stake sale plans
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Uefa member associations say they 'unanimously and unequivocally reject Fifa's proposal'
