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UEFA drops FIFA boycott after binding guarantees in Monte Carlo

8/26/2026

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UEFA abandons its threatened boycott of FIFA competitions after receiving binding guarantees, ahead of a Monte Carlo meeting.
FIFA pledged it will never repeat Gianni Infantino’s plan to sell World Cup stakes, satisfying UEFA’s demand.
UEFA still insists Infantino must be replaced and will discuss further steps at the Monte Carlo meeting.

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UEFA abandons its threatened boycott of FIFA competitions after receiving binding guarantees, ahead of a Monte Carlo meeting.
FIFA pledged it will never repeat Gianni Infantino’s plan to sell World Cup stakes, satisfying UEFA’s demand.
UEFA still insists Infantino must be replaced and will discuss further steps at the Monte Carlo meeting.