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Infantino clarifies FIFA World Cup stake proposal amid backlash

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 7:37 AM

Last updated Jul 30, 2026

Infantino clarifies FIFA World Cup stake proposal amid backlash
Summary

FIFA President Gianni Infantino addressed criticism regarding the plan to offer up to 20% stakes in a new subsidiary created to manage the World Cup. He emphasized that this initiative is a proposal meant for discussion and not a mandate for football governing bodies, which responded negatively to the idea of private investment in the sport. Infantino stated that the aim is to enhance football's commercial aspects while ensuring that fans remain central to the game. He described the process as democratic and a consultation opportunity, asserting that FIFA would continue to oversee football independently.

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  • •FIFA plans to create a $20bn subsidiary for World Cup management.
  • •Stake proposals prompted backlash from football governing bodies.
  • •Infantino insists the proposal isn't an obligation but an opportunity.
  • •The aim is to strengthen the commercial side of football.
  • •Fans will remain at the core of FIFA's governance.
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  • 7:37 AMYahoo Sports — Infantino insists FIFA’s World Cup plan is proposal and not ‘obligation’
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Football governing bodies hit out at plans to sell World Cup stakes, as FIFA insist proposal is not an ‘obligation’.

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