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Infantino cancels World Cup sell-off plan amid scrutiny

Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 7:34 AM

Last updated Aug 1, 2026

Infantino cancels World Cup sell-off plan amid scrutiny
Summary

FIFA president Gianni Infantino announced the cancellation of plans to sell parts of the World Cup to private investors. This decision comes as FIFA faces increased scrutiny regarding its financial strategies and governance. The proposed sell-off was seen by some as a desperate attempt to secure Infantino's position ahead of upcoming elections.

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  • •Gianni Infantino scraps World Cup sell-off plan.
  • •The announcement was made on August 1, 2026.
  • •Scrutiny surrounding FIFA's financial governance has increased.
  • •The sell-off was criticized as a means to save Infantino's job.
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Kaveh Solhekol provides the latest update as FIFA scrap plans to sell off part of the World Cup to private investments.

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