UEFA initiates legal action against FIFA, Kushner Company in World Cup case

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Last updated Aug 27, 2026

UEFA initiates legal action against FIFA, Kushner Company in World Cup case

Summary

UEFA filed a lawsuit in New York against FIFA, Gianni Infantino, and Thrive Capital on August 27, 2026. The suit seeks information related to the controversial FIFA Forward Enterprise proposal, which was canceled in July. UEFA aims to gather data to potentially pursue criminal charges against Infantino and others in Switzerland. The European body has fiercely opposed Infantino's leadership, threatening tournament boycotts in response to the failed proposal. Recent reports indicate that UEFA may drop its boycott ahead of the Women’s U-20 World Cup following the cancellation of the FIFA Forward Enterprise plan.

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Key Details

•UEFA filed a 56-page document in the Southern District of New York.
•The legal action targets FIFA's handling of the FIFA Forward Enterprise proposal.
•Thrive Capital was set to be the lead investor in the project.
•UEFA previously threatened to boycott FIFA tournaments over the proposal.
•Recent reports suggest UEFA will not boycott the upcoming Women’s U-20 World Cup.

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