European Football · Friday, July 31, 2026
FIFA Considers Private Investors for 2026
The partial monetization plan for the World Cup triggers strong reaction from UEFA and criticism over the tournament′s commercialization.
By Editorial team
FIFA is exploring the partial sale of broadcasting and commercial rights for the 2026 World Cup to private investors. This monetization plan is sparking fierce opposition, notably from UEFA which is threatening a boycott. Sports law experts are denouncing the growing commercial exploitation of the event. This tension reveals the massive financial stakes surrounding the American World Cup.