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International Football · Monday, August 3, 2026

FIFA Abandons Plan to Sell Stakes in World Cup Structure

FIFA has abandoned its project to sell stakes to private investors for managing the 2026 World Cup.

By Editorial team
FIFA Abandons Plan to Sell Stakes in World Cup Structure

FIFA has renounced selling stakes in its commercial structure dedicated to the 2026 World Cup. This decision comes after pressure from the football sector, notably from Real Madrid and UEFA, which denounced the privatization of revenues from a global competition. The tournament will take place in the United States, Canada and Mexico according to the planned schedule. This reversal preserves institutional control of the organization.