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FIFA Cancels $20B Plan as UEFA Threatens Boycott

8/1/2026

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Infantino Cancels Plan

FIFA, led by President Gianni Infantino, cancelled the $20 billion Forward Enterprise plan after a revolt.
UEFA warned it would boycott Cup events unless the plan was dropped, and CONCACAF and AFC also objected.
Infantino set a Sept. 19 vote deadline, promising up to $40 million per association as an incentive.
COO Kevin Lamour said staff felt deceived, that Carlos Cordeiro resigned, and that the $20 billion Joshua Kushner’s Thrive Capital deal was abandoned.

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JPMorgan Advises FIFA

JPMorgan Chase is advising FIFA on a new commercial entity valued at $20 bn that could raise $4.2 bn.
The plan seeks to raise tournaments from 200 to 450 and lift ticket prices.
The proposal notes one women’s World Cup reference while the involvement of U.S. President Donald Trump’s family has drawn Judiciary scrutiny.
Analysts warn a minority stake could pressure FIFA’s format while UEFA threatens a boycott over Champions League revenue.

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Infantino Cancels Plan

FIFA, led by President Gianni Infantino, cancelled the $20 billion Forward Enterprise plan after a revolt.
UEFA warned it would boycott Cup events unless the plan was dropped, and CONCACAF and AFC also objected.
Infantino set a Sept. 19 vote deadline, promising up to $40 million per association as an incentive.
COO Kevin Lamour said staff felt deceived, that Carlos Cordeiro resigned, and that the $20 billion Joshua Kushner’s Thrive Capital deal was abandoned.

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