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FIFA Abandons World Cup Revenue Sale After Rabat Apology

8/6/2026

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FIFA leaders met in Rabat, apologized to 211 member associations for the investment plan and pledged a review.
UEFA Vice-President Laura McAllister said any FIFA president must be a “custodian of the sport” who can unite football.
She warned that a credible challenger to Infantino must win global membership backing, not just Europe.
Infantino dropped a plan to sell a stake in future World Cup revenues after strong opposition.

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FIFA leaders met in Rabat, apologized to 211 member associations for the investment plan and pledged a review.
UEFA Vice-President Laura McAllister said any FIFA president must be a “custodian of the sport” who can unite football.
She warned that a credible challenger to Infantino must win global membership backing, not just Europe.
Infantino dropped a plan to sell a stake in future World Cup revenues after strong opposition.