International Football · Saturday, August 1, 2026
FIFA abandons its plan to sell shares of the 2026 World Cup
Gianni Infantino withdraws his monetization proposal after protests from European federations and internal criticism.
By Editorial team
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has abandoned his plan to sell stakes in the 2026 World Cup. This decision comes after strong opposition from European nations, which threatened collective boycotts. The project aimed to generate additional revenue for football's governing body. National federations and several governance bodies deemed this scheme contrary to the competition's values.