Concacaf nations unanimously reject FIFA's World Cup investment proposal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 7:35 PM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
All 41 member associations from Concacaf rejected FIFA President Gianni Infantino's plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors during a meeting on July 30, 2026. Concacaf expressed concerns over the lack of due process and the short deadline associated with the proposal. The plan aimed to sell a 21% stake in FIFA Forward Enterprises to raise £3.2 billion for member associations. While UEFA also rejected the proposal earlier, Concacaf did not mention a potential World Cup boycott. FIFA's proposal requires approval from all 211 member associations and the FIFA Council.
- •Concacaf held a meeting on July 30 to discuss the FIFA proposal.
- •The FIFA plan involves selling a minority stake in FIFA Forward Enterprises.
- •Concacaf called for adherence to proper governance processes.
- •No boycott of the World Cup was mentioned by Concacaf.
- •FIFA needs approval from 211 member associations for the proposal.
- 7:35 PMYahoo Sports — 🚨 All 41 Concacaf nations 'reject' FIFA's World Cup plan
"All 41 member associations from Concacaf have joined UEFA in rejecting FIFA president Gianni Infantino's plan to sell stakes in the tournament to private investors.The rejection comes after a meeting...
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