AFC president criticizes FIFA's World Cup stake sale plan
Al Jazeera English • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 10:40 AM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
AFC president Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa condemned FIFA's proposal to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors. He stated that this plan undermines the sport’s continental structure and emphasized a lack of consultation from FIFA. The comments were made amid ongoing discussions about the future of the World Cup and its implications for Asian football. The AFC's position could influence future negotiations and the governance of the tournament.
- •Sheikh Salman criticizes FIFA's World Cup stake sale plan.
- •AFC president argues plan undermines continental football structure.
- •Concerns raised over lack of consultation by FIFA.
- •Comments made during ongoing World Cup discussions.
- 10:40 AMAl Jazeera English — AFC president doubles down on FIFA, calling World Cup plan ‘unacceptable’ - Al Jazeera
"Asian Football Confederation chief says plan to sell FIFA World Cup stakes undermines sport’s continental structure.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
FIFA World Cup•Oct 18, 2026, 4:51 AMSt. Louis CITY SC clinch Audi 2026 MLS Cup Playoffs spot
FIFA World Cup•Oct 17, 2026, 11:45 AMFIFA's Infantino apologizes over failed investor plan, but questions remain
FIFA World Cup•Oct 17, 2026, 1:23 AMFIFA reconsiders controversial ‘Peace Prize’ it gave Donald Trump
FIFA World Cup•Oct 15, 2026, 8:30 PMFIFA set to change rule at center of controversial Folarin Balogun decision
FIFA World Cup•Oct 11, 2026, 6:33 PMAC Milan maintain unbeaten record with draw at Sassuolo
FIFA World Cup•Oct 11, 2026, 10:00 AMRonaldo’s Portugal Walkout Threatens To Tarnish His Legacy