European Football · Tuesday, August 25, 2026
2026 World Cup Governance: FIFA Excludes Private Investors
FIFA rejected a project to partially transfer 2026 World Cup rights to private investors, deemed contrary to football's interests.
By Editorial team
A project for partial privatization of the 2026 World Cup sparked tensions within FIFA. Several senior executives, including Arsène Wenger and Carlos Cordeiro, openly opposed this initiative. Cordeiro even submitted his resignation in protest against this proposal. FIFA ultimately rejected this plan, judged detrimental to member associations and the future of world football.