FIFA Abandons Sale of 2026 World Cup Shares

FIFA has abandoned its plan to sell shares of the 2026 World Cup to private investors. Gianni Infantino confirmed that this proposal 'will not proceed', acknowledging that it had created divisions incompatible with the competition's objectives. UEFA had threatened to boycott future tournaments, joined by other confederations. Key figures, including adviser Carlos Cordeiro, had resigned in protest against this plan.