UEFA maintains World Cup boycott option after FIFA's apology
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 9:04 PM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
UEFA has indicated that its participating members may still consider a boycott of FIFA competitions, including the World Cup. This statement comes despite an apology issued by FIFA President Gianni Infantino. The ongoing tensions highlight concerns among UEFA members regarding FIFA's previous actions and governance. UEFA's position suggests that the boycott remains a point of discussion as preparations for future competitions continue.
- •UEFA states members could boycott FIFA events.
- •FIFA President Gianni Infantino issued an apology.
- •Tensions between UEFA and FIFA remain high.
- •Future competitions may be affected by this uncertainty.
- 9:04 PMYahoo Sports — UEFA boycott remains as FIFA’s support of Infantino ‘changes nothing’
- 5:34 PMAssociated Press — UEFA maintains World Cup boycott threat after Gianni Infantino’s crisis meeting - AP News
- 4:39 PMYahoo Sports — UEFA keeps World Cup boycott threat despite FIFA apology for sale plan
- 3:43 PMESPN — UEFA stands by WC boycott plan despite apology
"A European threat to boycott the World Cup remains in place despite FIFA and its president Gianni Infantino apologising over the handling of a private investor plan. Infantino has been under pressure for over a week after a controversial plan to sell stakes in a company to run the World Cup to private investors first emerged on July 28.
"European soccer’s governing body says it has retained its threat to boycott FIFA competitions despite FIFA apologizing for its failed plan to sell stakes in the World Cup. UEFA reiterated its stance that it had lost confidence in FIFA president Gianni Infanti…
"UEFA is holding on to its threat of a World Cup boycott, despite apologies from FIFA and Gianni Infantino for plans to sell stakes of the tournament.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 6, 2026, 9:04 PMUEFA boycott remains as FIFA’s support of Infantino ‘changes nothing’
A European threat to boycott the World Cup remains in place despite FIFA and its president Gianni Infantino apologising over the handling of a private investor plan. Infantino has been under pressure for over a week after a controversial plan to sell stakes in a company to run the World Cup to private investors first emerged on July 28.
- Associated PressAug 6, 2026, 5:34 PMUEFA maintains World Cup boycott threat after Gianni Infantino’s crisis meeting - AP News
European soccer’s governing body says it has retained its threat to boycott FIFA competitions despite FIFA apologizing for its failed plan to sell stakes in the World Cup. UEFA reiterated its stance that it had lost confidence in FIFA president Gianni Infanti…
- Yahoo SportsAug 6, 2026, 4:39 PMUEFA keeps World Cup boycott threat despite FIFA apology for sale plan
UEFA is holding on to its threat of a World Cup boycott, despite apologies from FIFA and Gianni Infantino for plans to sell stakes of the tournament.
- ESPNAug 6, 2026, 3:43 PMUEFA stands by WC boycott plan despite apology
UEFA has said its participating members could still boycott FIFA competitions including the World Cup despite Gianni Infantino's apology statement.
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