European Football · Friday, July 31, 2026
FIFA Divided Ahead of 2026 World Cup in the United States
UEFA threatens FIFA boycott over Gianni Infantino's monetization plans, while confederations diverge on the issue.
By Editorial team
The project to sell shares of the World Cup to private investors is causing major tensions within FIFA. UEFA, one of six continental confederations, is brandishing the threat of a boycott to contest this commercial direction taken by president Infantino. However, the other confederations are not displaying a unanimous position on the matter. This internal turmoil comes eighteen months before the 2026 tournament in the heart of North America.