Uefa likely to end boycott after Fifa's new World Cup assurances
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 11:16 AM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Uefa is expected to lift its threat of a boycott against Fifa competitions following guarantees that Fifa will not attempt to sell stakes in the World Cup again. The promises come after backlash against a previous plan proposed by Fifa president Gianni Infantino. European teams are likely to be allowed to compete in the upcoming under-20 Women’s World Cup and future tournaments. Fifa's binding commitments appear to have alleviated Uefa's concerns and set the stage for renewed participation.
- •Uefa is poised to lift its boycott of Fifa.
- •Fifa provided assurances against selling World Cup stakes.
- •European teams expected to compete in the under-20 Women’s World Cup.
- •Infantino's previous plan faced significant backlash.
- •Future tournaments may see renewed cooperation between Uefa and Fifa.
- 11:16 AMThe Guardian Sport — Uefa poised to lift boycott threat after Fifa promises no World Cup sale repeat
"Uefa has received guarantees after ill-fated Infantino plan European teams likely to go to under-20 Women’s World Cup Uefa is poised to drop its threatened boycott of Fifa competitions after receiving concrete guarantees that the global governing body will never attempt a repeat of Gianni Infantino’s plan to sell stakes in the World Cup. The Guardian understands European teams are likely to be cleared for participation in the upcoming under-20 Women’s World Cup, along with subsequent tournaments, after Fifa provided the binding assurances that no equivalent of its president’s ill-fated scheme will be put on the table. Continue reading...
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