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CONMEBOL issues statement on FIFA's World Cup investment proposal

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 9:52 PM

Last updated Jul 31, 2026

CONMEBOL issues statement on FIFA's World Cup investment proposal

Summary

CONMEBOL has released a statement concerning FIFA's plan to sell World Cup stakes to private investors. The organization, led by Alejandro Domínguez, is consulting its ten member associations and plans a Council meeting to discuss the proposal. CONMEBOL emphasizes that financial decisions must serve football's essence and requests clarification from FIFA on the project's details. Reports indicate that the Brazilian Football Confederation is inclined to reject the plan, reflecting a growing divide among football's governing bodies, with UEFA announcing a boycott and CONCACAF having officially rejected the initiative.

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By the Numbers

•CONMEBOL is consulting member associations regarding FIFA's proposal.
•The organization has requested more details from FIFA.
•Brazil's football federation appears to oppose the investment plan.
•UEFA has threatened a boycott if the project proceeds.
•CONCACAF has officially rejected the investment initiative.

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9:52 PMYahoo Sports — 🚨 Infantino plan: CONMEBOL open to it... but wants answers

What they're saying

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CONMEBOL has finally broken its silence on FIFA’s plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors.In an official statement titled Football First, the South American governing body said it ...
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