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Uefa considers World Cup boycott over Fifa investment proposals

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Last updated Jul 30, 2026

Uefa considers World Cup boycott over Fifa investment proposals
Summary

Uefa is preparing to boycott Fifa's tournaments if President Gianni Infantino's investment proposals are approved. All 55 Uefa member countries have voted to back the boycott in response to a deal that would sell stakes to private investment. The decision comes amidst rising tensions between Uefa and Fifa regarding governance and financial management in football. Further details on the proposed boycott and its implications for the upcoming World Cup have yet to be released.

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  • •Uefa will boycott Fifa tournaments if new investment proposals proceed.
  • •All 55 Uefa countries have voted in favor of the boycott.
  • •The proposed deal involves selling stakes to private investors.
  • •Tensions between Uefa and Fifa are increasing regarding governance.
  • •More details on the boycott are expected to follow.
Latest Updates
  • 7:53 PMESPN — UEFA vows World Cup boycott as Concacaf rejects FIFA private equity plan - espn.com
  • 5:26 PMYahoo Sports — UEFA says will boycott World Cup if FIFA pushes private investor proposal
  • 4:43 PMYahoo Sports — Uefa to boycott World Cups if Fifa plans approved
  • 3:49 PMYahoo Sports — UEFA says will boycott World Cup over FIFA proposals
  • 3:35 PMThe Guardian Sport — Uefa agrees to boycott Fifa competitions if World Cup sell-off plans proceed
  • 3:33 PMYahoo Sports — Uefa would boycott World Cup over Fifa plans - reaction
  • 3:22 PMYahoo Sports — Uefa to boycott World Cup if Fifa plans approved
  • 3:10 PMBBC Sport — Uefa to boycott World Cup if Fifa plans go through
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Uefa vote passes 55-0 at emergency meeting on Thursday ‘World Cup cannot be treated as an investment product’ European nations have unanimously agreed to boycott all Fifa competitions until football’s global governing body drops plans to sell off stakes in the World Cup. In an emergency meeting on Thursday, Uefa member associations voted 55-0 to boycott. This story will update Continue reading...

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European football's governing body UEFA said on Thursday it would boycott the World Cup if FIFA pressed ahead with its private investor plan.On Tuesday, football's world governing body FIFA announced plans to create a commercial subsidiary to run its biggest events, such as the World Cup and Club World Cup.

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European football's governing body UEFA said Thursday it would boycott the World Cup should FIFA press ahead with its private investor plan.FIFA, football's world governing body, on Tuesday announced plans to create a commercial subsidiary to run its biggest events, such as the World Cup and Club World Cup.

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