Uefa and Concacaf discuss joint Nations League tournament by 2028
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 9:00 AM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Uefa and Concacaf are in discussions to create a combined Nations League involving 96 countries from Europe, North and Central America, and the Caribbean. These talks represent a challenge to Fifa, particularly following controversial events surrounding the recent World Cup. The proposed tournament could debut as early as 2028, after the next European Championship. This initiative follows their collaboration aimed at seeking the ouster of Fifa president Gianni Infantino due to the World Cup sell-off controversy.
- •Uefa and Concacaf discuss a new biennial tournament.
- •Involves 96 countries from two confederations.
- •Could launch in 2028 after the European Championship.
- •Initiated in response to Fifa leadership controversies.
- 9:00 AMThe Guardian Sport — Uefa and Concacaf discuss joint Nations League in latest challenge to Fifa
"Biennial tournament could launch as early as 2028 Confederations are seeking to oust Gianni Infantino Uefa and Concacaf have begun talks about setting up a combined Nations League tournament featuring all 96 European and North and Central American and Caribbean countries, in another direct challenge to Fifa. The Guardian has learned that having come together to push for Gianni Infantino’s removal in the light of the World Cup sell-off controversy, the two confederations are now working on creating their own biennial tournament, which could launch as early as 2028 after the next European Championship. Continue reading...
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