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UEFA Warns Possible World Cup Boycott Over Infantino Fallout

8/13/2026

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The Football Association of Ireland withdrew its support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino.
CAF president Patrice Motsepe said Infantino’s fate should be decided in March 2025 election.
UEFA, AFC and CONCACAF accused Infantino of deception after his aborted World Cup stake sale.
UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin warned UEFA may boycott the World Cup and Club World Cup.
Six Arab federations, including Qatar, Morocco and Egypt, pledged continued backing for Infantino.

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The Football Association of Ireland withdrew its support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino.
CAF president Patrice Motsepe said Infantino’s fate should be decided in March 2025 election.
UEFA, AFC and CONCACAF accused Infantino of deception after his aborted World Cup stake sale.
UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin warned UEFA may boycott the World Cup and Club World Cup.
Six Arab federations, including Qatar, Morocco and Egypt, pledged continued backing for Infantino.