CONCACAF rejects Gianni Infantino's FIFA World Cup stake sale proposal
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Last updated Jul 30, 2026
On July 30, 2026, CONCACAF released a statement rejecting FIFA President Gianni Infantino's proposed 'FIFA Forward Enterprise.' This initiative aimed to sell stakes in the World Cup, a plan already opposed by UEFA, which announced a boycott of all FIFA competitions. CONCACAF's emergency meeting highlighted concerns over procedure and transparency regarding the proposal. The confederation tasked its FIFA Council members with engaging FIFA on how existing funds could support football development in the region without selling stakes.
- •CONCACAF consists of 41 nations in North America, Central America, and the Caribbean.
- •The FIFA Forward Enterprise aims to sell interests in the FIFA World Cup.
- •UEFA previously announced a boycott of all FIFA competitions over the proposal.
- •CONCACAF questioned the need for private equity investment after a profitable World Cup.
- •The confederation emphasized the importance of governance and transparency.
- 7:31 PMYahoo Sports — 😱 FIFA lose another ally, CONCACAF reject Infantino's plan
- 7:29 PMYahoo Sports — CONCACAF joins UEFA in rejecting Gianni Infantino's controversial FIFA World Cup stake sale
"CONCACAF and its 41 member associations have unanimously rejected Gianni Infantino’s proposal to privatize World Cup assets through the FIFA Forward Enterprise initiative.Criticism of management and...
"CONCACAF has released a damning statement rejecting FIFA President Gianni Infantino's proposed 'FIFA Forward Enterprise,' which would essentially see stakes in the World Cup sold
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 30, 2026, 7:31 PM😱 FIFA lose another ally, CONCACAF reject Infantino's plan
CONCACAF and its 41 member associations have unanimously rejected Gianni Infantino’s proposal to privatize World Cup assets through the FIFA Forward Enterprise initiative.Criticism of management and...
- Yahoo SportsJul 30, 2026, 7:29 PMCONCACAF joins UEFA in rejecting Gianni Infantino's controversial FIFA World Cup stake sale
CONCACAF has released a damning statement rejecting FIFA President Gianni Infantino's proposed 'FIFA Forward Enterprise,' which would essentially see stakes in the World Cup sold
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