Europe's soccer federation votes to boycott FIFA World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 11:13 PM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
Europe’s soccer federation voted to boycott the World Cup on July 30, 2026, following FIFA's decision to transfer commercial rights to private investors. The $20 billion initiative faced backlash, with UEFA stating the boycott would continue while the proposals are active. FIFA's North American confederation rejected the plan, and FIFA’s Asia chief labeled it unacceptable. FIFA President Gianni Infantino defended the move as a golden opportunity, but the dissent puts his position in jeopardy, as Europe considers replacing him with Nasser Al-Khelaifi, a prominent figure in European club soccer.
- •UEFA initiates boycott of FIFA World Cup on July 30, 2026.
- •FIFA plans commercial rights transfer angered several soccer federations.
- •Infantino defends the initiative despite growing opposition.
- •Hints of leadership change with potential replacement by Al-Khelaifi.
- 11:13 PMYahoo Sports — Europe revolts against FIFA plan
"Europe’s soccer federation voted to boycott the World Cup on Thursday, after FIFA moved to spin off its commercial rights to private investors.
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