European Football · Saturday, August 1, 2026
Infantino faces UEFA rebellion over 2026 World Cup
The 2026 World Cup monetization project is causing a major crisis at FIFA, with UEFA threatening to boycott the tournament.
By Editorial team
FIFA President Gianni Infantino is facing the most serious crisis of his mandate since 2016. His plan to partially sell the broadcasting rights to the 2026 World Cup is triggering major opposition, particularly from UEFA which is wielding the threat of a European national teams boycott. This revolt is calling FIFA's governance into question and destabilizing the organization of the North American World Cup.