FIFA abandoned a plan to create a commercial venture and then sell stakes to minority investors, just days after unveiling it. The plan drew sharp condemnation — and a boycott from European nations.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino poses with the World Cup trophy following the 2026 FIFA World Cup European Play-Off draw at the FIFA's Home of Football in Zurich on Nov. 20, 2025.
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FIFA has scrapped its plans to sell off a share of the World Cup after facing heavy opposition from various quarters. UEFA…
FIFA dropped Friday a plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors after severe backlash from worldwide soccer…
FIFA has abandoned its controversial proposal to sell stakes in the FIFA World Cup after widespread opposition and boycott…
Fifa president Gianni Infantino is facing considerable pressure after his controversial plan collapsed
FIFA and its President Gianni Infantino faced fierce backlash from across football to plans to sell stake in World Cup.
