Uefa threatens World Cup boycott over Fifa stake-selling plans
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 7:50 AM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
Uefa has voted to threaten a boycott of future World Cups in response to Fifa's proposal to sell stakes in the tournament. This unprecedented stance comes alongside support from Concacaf, which rejected the proposal made by Fifa president Gianni Infantino. Historical instances of boycotts include Uruguay in 1934, several African teams in 1964, and the Soviet Union in 1973 due to geopolitical issues. The developments signal a significant rift between European football's governing body and Fifa amidst ongoing tensions.
- •Uefa voted to boycott over Fifa's stake-selling proposal.
- •Concacaf expressed rejection of Fifa's plans by its 41 member associations.
- •Past World Cup boycotts have occurred for geopolitical reasons.
- •Uruguay refused to defend their title in 1934 over travel concerns.
- •The Soviet Union did not play a qualifying match in 1973 post-coup.
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"Uefa has threatened to boycott all Fifa competitions over a plan to sell off stakes in the World Cup
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