FA and UEFA criticize FIFA's plan for World Cup investment
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 10:02 PM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
FIFA President Gianni Infantino's proposal to open the World Cup to third-party investment has faced backlash from the English Football Association and UEFA, among others. The FA expressed 'deep concern' over the lack of transparency regarding the proposal, which aims to raise over $10 billion for football development. UEFA labeled the move as crossing a line, and both organizations emphasized the need for proper governance and processes before such considerations are made. Emergency talks are anticipated as UEFA evaluates potential responses, with CONCACAF also joining the criticism.
- •FIFA aims to raise over $10 billion through third-party investment.
- •FA and UEFA demand transparency and governance in the decision-making process.
- •Emergency talks in UEFA planned to address the backlash.
- •CONCACAF shares concerns about lack of due process in FIFA's proposal.
- 10:02 PMYahoo Sports — FIFA World Cup sale proposal faces global backlash from UEFA, CONCACAF, and AFC
- 3:09 PMYahoo Sports — FIFA World Cup sale plan faces backlash as FA and UEFA demand transparency
"FIFA's desire to sell off stakes in the World Cup has been met with near-worldwide condemnation, with UEFA, CONCACAF, and the AFC among those to have opposed the controversial commercial rights proposal
"The English Football Association has issued a statement expressing its 'deep concern' about FIFA's proposal to invite third-party investment into its competitions
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 29, 2026, 10:02 PMFIFA World Cup sale proposal faces global backlash from UEFA, CONCACAF, and AFC
FIFA's desire to sell off stakes in the World Cup has been met with near-worldwide condemnation, with UEFA, CONCACAF, and the AFC among those to have opposed the controversial commercial rights proposal
- Yahoo SportsJul 29, 2026, 3:09 PMFIFA World Cup sale plan faces backlash as FA and UEFA demand transparency
The English Football Association has issued a statement expressing its 'deep concern' about FIFA's proposal to invite third-party investment into its competitions
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