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UEFA, AFC, and Concacaf criticize FIFA leadership in joint statement

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Last updated Aug 10, 2026

UEFA, AFC, and Concacaf criticize FIFA leadership in joint statement
Summary

Representatives from UEFA, AFC, and Concacaf issued a joint statement on August 10, 2026, challenging FIFA leadership amid controversies surrounding an attempted World Cup sell-off. The open letter emphasizes that leadership should be a duty of service rather than a power grab, addressing issues of accountability and transparency within FIFA. The statement reflects ongoing concerns over FIFA's previous World Cup proposal and the organization's response. The associations call for unity in football and urge leadership that prioritizes the sport's best interests.

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Key Details
  • •Joint statement released by UEFA, AFC, and Concacaf on August 10.
  • •Critique of FIFA leadership led by Gianni Infantino amid ongoing fallout.
  • •Focus on accountability and transparency in football governance.
  • •Calls for unity in football and service-oriented leadership.
  • •The letter addresses FIFA's handling of its World Cup proposal.
Latest Updates
  • 2:43 PMYahoo Sports — Gianni Infantino under pressure as UEFA, AFC and CONCACAF issue joint statement
  • 9:45 AMYahoo Sports — UEFA, CONCACAF and the AFC release joint statement criticising FIFA president Infantino
  • 9:25 AMYahoo Sports — UEFA, AFC, and Concacaf release statement against FIFA leadership
What they're saying
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The heads of UEFA, the AFC, and Concacaf have released a joint statement against FIFA and its leadership as the fallout from the attempted World Cup sell-off continues.The global football governing bo...

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Football’s governing bodies for Europe, North and Central America, and Asia have released a joint statement calling for a full impartial investigation into FIFA’s private investment plans.FIFA’s...

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UEFA, the AFC, and CONCACAF have issued a joint statement denouncing FIFA President Gianni Infantino and his organization's handling of the World Cup stake sale saga

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