Uefa calls emergency meeting over Fifa's World Cup plans
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 5:20 AM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
Uefa plans to hold an emergency meeting of all 55 member associations on Thursday afternoon to address Fifa's controversial proposals for the World Cup. This follows Fifa's recent letter to its 211 member associations, offering a $40 million payout for support of a plan that involves selling a 20% stake in Fifa competitions to private finance. Uefa has expressed strong opposition to this approach, claiming Fifa has "crossed a line," and concerns have been voiced by several confederations, including the Asian and South American groups. The meeting will be conducted virtually, and while the agenda remains unclear, the implications of a possible withdrawal from the 2026 World Cup are on the table. Fifa president Gianni Infantino has defended the proposals as opportunities for the growth of the game.
- •Uefa's meeting scheduled for Thursday afternoon to discuss Fifa's plans.
- •Fifa offers $40 million to associations for supporting the proposal.
- •Criticism from multiple confederations against Fifa's approach.
- •Proposed investment led by Thrive Eternal, owned by Joshua Kushner.
- •Concerns over financial implications for member associations.
- 5:20 AMYahoo Sports — Uefa to hold emergency meeting over Fifa World Cup plans
- 5:20 AMBBC Sport — Uefa to hold emergency meeting over Fifa World Cup plans
"European football's governing body Uefa will hold a meeting of all 55 member associations on Thursday afternoon to discuss its response to Fifa's controversial World Cup plans.
"European football's governing body Uefa will hold a meeting of all 55 member associations on Thursday afternoon to discuss its response to Fifa's controversial World Cup plans.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 30, 2026, 5:20 AMUefa to hold emergency meeting over Fifa World Cup plans
European football's governing body Uefa will hold a meeting of all 55 member associations on Thursday afternoon to discuss its response to Fifa's controversial World Cup plans.
- BBC SportJul 30, 2026, 5:20 AMUefa to hold emergency meeting over Fifa World Cup plans
European football's governing body Uefa will hold a meeting of all 55 member associations on Thursday afternoon to discuss its response to Fifa's controversial World Cup plans.
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