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UEFA Vows World Cup Boycott If Infantino Investor Plan Approved

7/31/2026

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UEFA will boycott the FIFA World Cup and FIFA competitions if President Gianni Infantino’s proposal to sell stakes to private investors is approved.
Infantino faces pressure from federations and officials after the boycott as adviser Carlos Cordeiro resigned in protest.
The Asian Football Confederation rejected the proposal, saying confidence in FIFA’s governance has been undermined.
An unnamed federation joined UEFA’s opposition, making it unlikely Infantino will secure votes for plan.

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UEFA will boycott the FIFA World Cup and FIFA competitions if President Gianni Infantino’s proposal to sell stakes to private investors is approved.
Infantino faces pressure from federations and officials after the boycott as adviser Carlos Cordeiro resigned in protest.
The Asian Football Confederation rejected the proposal, saying confidence in FIFA’s governance has been undermined.
An unnamed federation joined UEFA’s opposition, making it unlikely Infantino will secure votes for plan.