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European nations agree to boycott World Cup amid FIFA investment plans

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 3:23 PM

Last updated Jul 30, 2026

European nations agree to boycott World Cup amid FIFA investment plans
Summary

European football nations have agreed to boycott FIFA competitions, including the World Cup, due to plans to sell stakes in the tournament to private investors. This decision was reached during a virtual meeting of UEFA member nations on July 30. FIFA's proposal involves selling a 21% stake in a new entity called FIFA Forward Enterprises to oversee major events, which has faced backlash. The boycott will affect upcoming tournaments, including the Women's World Cup in Brazil next summer and the Men's World Cup in 2030 in Spain, Portugal, and Morocco. Approval for the investment plan is still required from FIFA's member associations and the FIFA Council.

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  • •UEFA nations met virtually on July 30 to discuss the boycott.
  • •FIFA seeks to sell a 21% stake in FIFA Forward Enterprises.
  • •The Women's World Cup in Brazil could be directly impacted next summer.
  • •The Men's World Cup in 2030 is also affected by the decision.
  • •FIFA's investment plan requires approval from its member associations.
Latest Updates
  • 4:13 PMYahoo Sports — UEFA statement confirms member nations to boycott FIFA competitions over controversial plans
  • 4:00 PMYahoo Sports — UEFA says European nations will boycott World Cup if FIFA does not scrap private investment plans
  • 3:23 PMYahoo Sports — 🚨 BREAKING: European nations agree to boycott World Cup
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UEFA nations have reached an agreement to boycott FIFA competitions, notably including the World Cup, as a result of plans to sell stakes in the tournament to private investors.A virtual meeting betwe...

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European football’s governing body UEFA say their member nations will boycott the World Cup if FIFA does not scrape its plans to sell stakes to private investors.FIFA’s proposals would see them la...

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UEFA have confirmed that its member nations will not compete in FIFA competitions, saying they 'unanimously and unequivocally reject' plans to sell off stakes in the World Cup to private investors

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