Uefa plans to end World Cup boycott after Fifa's sell-off proposal falters
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 1:03 PM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Uefa is preparing to call off its World Cup boycott following the failure of Fifa President Gianni Infantino's proposal to sell stakes in Fifa tournaments. All 55 Uefa members previously threatened to boycott Fifa competitions until the controversial plan was abandoned. Uefa will meet in Monaco to discuss this decision ahead of the Champions League draw. The timing is critical, as six European teams, including England, are set to travel to Poland for the Fifa Under-20 Women’s World Cup later this week. Uefa's criticism of Infantino persists as discussions about his future in office continue amidst calls for structural reforms in Fifa.
- •Uefa plans to lift its World Cup boycott after Infantino's proposal failed.
- •The decision will be discussed at a Uefa meeting in Monaco.
- •Six European teams are traveling to Poland for the Under-20 Women's World Cup.
- •Concerns about Infantino's role and governance at Fifa remain.
- •Uefa has not changed its position on Infantino's presidency.
- 1:03 PMYahoo Sports — Uefa set to call off World Cup boycott after failed Fifa sell-off plan
"All 55 Uefa members threatened to boycott Fifa tournaments if Gianni Infantino’s much-criticised proposal went ahead
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