FMF responds to Infantino's decision to halt World Cup stake sale
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 2:31 AM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
On August 1, 2026, FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced he would not sell a stake in the World Cup. Subsequently, the Mexican Football Federation (FMF) released a statement declaring the matter closed. The FMF emphasized the importance of unity among all Confederations and Federations to benefit football. They were the only Confederation in Concacaf to accept FIFA's review process aimed at developing Mexican football.
- •Infantino withdraws plans to sell a stake in the World Cup.
- •FMF states the matter is closed following FIFA's announcement.
- •Unity among Federations viewed as a priority for football.
- •FMF was the only Concacaf Federation to accept FIFA's review process.
- 2:31 AMYahoo Sports — 🚨 FMF statement on Infantino's decision
"This afternoon it was revealed that Gianni Infantino halted his plans to sell a stake in the World Cup and, following that decision, the Mexican Football Federation has already issued a statement. "T...
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