Uefa likely to end boycott after Fifa's new World Cup assurances

The Guardian Sport1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 11:16 AM

Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Uefa likely to end boycott after Fifa's new World Cup assurances
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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.

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  • 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.
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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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