FIFA Abandons Privatization Plan for Broadcasting Rights

FIFA announced the abandonment of its controversial plan to sell stakes in its major competitions, including the 2026 World Cup. President Gianni Infantino had proposed this monetization plan, which was strongly contested by national federations and stakeholders in world football. This decision comes after widespread opposition within the football ecosystem. It preserves the current structure for managing competitions for the next World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico.