UEFA reinforces boycott of FIFA tournaments as Infantino remains president
Sky Sports Football • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 2:22 PM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
UEFA's boycott of FIFA tournaments continues as president Gianni Infantino retains his position following a crisis meeting. Infantino was under pressure to abandon plans to sell stakes in a company that would run the World Cup. UEFA stated that conditions for ending the boycott have not been met, including the withdrawal of FIFA's proposals and assurances against future attempts to commercialization. The European governing body emphasized its loss of confidence in Infantino's leadership.
- •UEFA's boycott of FIFA tournaments is still in effect.
- •Infantino remains FIFA president after a crisis meeting.
- •His plan to sell stakes in World Cup management was abandoned.
- •UEFA demands conditions for non-participation be met.
- •Infantino has lost UEFA's confidence, according to their statement.
"UEFA's boycott of FIFA tournaments still stands, with under-fire FIFA president Gianni Infantino remaining in his position.
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