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UEFA likely to withdraw boycott threat against FIFA events

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 4:28 PM

Last updated Aug 26, 2026

UEFA likely to withdraw boycott threat against FIFA events

Summary

UEFA is reportedly set to drop its threat to boycott FIFA tournaments following the meeting of conditions regarding the recent controversy surrounding President Gianni Infantino's failed investment proposal. UEFA's president Aleksander Ceferin previously stated dissatisfaction with FIFA's transparency but now believes the necessary reassurances have been received. The national associations of UEFA will convene in Monaco on Thursday ahead of the upcoming Champions League draws, prompting urgency in resolving the boycott issue. This move comes as member associations, previously supportive of Infantino, reconsider their backing amid the fallout from the proposal.

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By the Numbers

•UEFA's conditions for avoiding a boycott have reportedly been met.
•Infantino's investment plan faced strong opposition from UEFA.
•National associations will meet ahead of Champions League draws.
•Some member associations have reportedly withdrawn support for Infantino.

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4:28 PMYahoo Sports — UEFA 'likely' to drop threat to boycott FIFA tournaments: source

What they're saying

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UEFA is "likely" to withdraw its threat to boycott FIFA tournaments as the two conditions it was seeking from world football's governing body following president Gianni Infantino's failed attempt to sell off stakes in the World Cup have been met, a source told AFP on Wednesday."Yes it is likely," the source told AFP on Wednesday, regarding the possibility of dropping the boycott threat.
— Yahoo Sports

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