AFC aligns with Uefa and Concacaf against Fifa's investment proposal
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 9:03 AM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) expressed its solidarity with Uefa and Concacaf in opposing Fifa's suggestion to allow private investment in its competitions. The AFC indicated that Fifa President Gianni Infantino's plan lacks the broad consensus necessary for advancement. The statement emphasized the importance of unity among confederations for the World Cup's integrity. The opposition from the AFC suggests that Fifa's proposal will face significant challenges if brought to a vote.
- •AFC supports Uefa and Concacaf's position on Fifa's proposal.
- •The proposal involves selling stakes to private investors.
- •AFC claims the plan risks undermining competition unity.
- •Fifa's proposal is unlikely to pass in a vote.
- •AFC's statement released on July 31, 2026.
- 9:03 AMYahoo Sports — Infantino dealt another blow as Asian confederation rejects plan
- 8:52 AMYahoo Sports — 🚨 AFC join UEFA and CONCACAF in opposing FIFA's World Cup plan
- 8:31 AMYahoo Sports — AFC joins Uefa and Concacaf in opposing Fifa plan
"FIFA’s controversial plan to sell stakes in a World Cup company has been dealt what appears to be a fatal blow after the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) joined UEFA and CONCACAF in rejecting it. Gianni Infantino’s future as FIFA president now appears uncertain too, with the AFC statement also highlighting “fundamental weaknesses in FIFA’s consultation and decision-making processes that must now be addressed”.
"The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has joined UEFA and CONCACAF in opposing FIFA's proposed sale of stakes in its competitions to private investors, piling further pressure on plans backed by FIFA...
"The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) says it "stands in solidarity" with Uefa and Concacaf in opposition to Fifa's proposal to sell stakes in its competitions to private investors.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 31, 2026, 9:03 AMInfantino dealt another blow as Asian confederation rejects plan
FIFA’s controversial plan to sell stakes in a World Cup company has been dealt what appears to be a fatal blow after the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) joined UEFA and CONCACAF in rejecting it. Gianni Infantino’s future as FIFA president now appears uncertain too, with the AFC statement also highlighting “fundamental weaknesses in FIFA’s consultation and decision-making processes that must now be addressed”.
- Yahoo SportsJul 31, 2026, 8:52 AM🚨 AFC join UEFA and CONCACAF in opposing FIFA's World Cup plan
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has joined UEFA and CONCACAF in opposing FIFA's proposed sale of stakes in its competitions to private investors, piling further pressure on plans backed by FIFA...
- Yahoo SportsJul 31, 2026, 8:31 AMAFC joins Uefa and Concacaf in opposing Fifa plan
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) says it "stands in solidarity" with Uefa and Concacaf in opposition to Fifa's proposal to sell stakes in its competitions to private investors.
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