All 55 European footballing nations have agreed to boycott the World Cup in protest at Fifa's plans to sell off a 20 per cent stake in the competition. Uefa’s boycott resolution applies to all Fifa-run competitions across men’s, women’s and youth football.

Uefa’s 55 members will meet on Thursday afternoon to discuss a coordinated response to Gianni Infantino’s plan to sell off a stake in the World Cup

Europe’s football governing body said the tournament should not be seen as an investment product and is 'not for sale'.