Uefa threatens World Cup boycott over Infantino's funding plan
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 9:43 PM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
Uefa has issued a statement declaring that its national associations will not participate in Fifa competitions if Gianni Infantino's proposal to sell a 20% stake in a subsidiary company is accepted. The announcement, made on July 30, comes in response to growing dissatisfaction over lack of consultation regarding the funding plan, which has also been rejected by Concacaf. Uefa's boycott could impact upcoming competitions, including the U20 Women's World Cup starting September 5. The response from Fifa is pending as Infantino's leadership is increasingly questioned ahead of his re-election bid in March.
- •Uefa declared it will boycott Fifa competitions if Infantino's plan is accepted.
- •Concacaf also rejected Infantino's funding proposal, expressing similar concerns.
- •Potential impact on U20 Women's World Cup and upcoming Women's World Cup play-offs in October.
- •Infantino is set to stand for re-election in March amid growing opposition.
- •Uefa cites lack of consultation and dialogue from Fifa as a primary concern.
- 9:43 PMYahoo Sports — Is Infantino finished? Could Uefa boycott World Cup? What happens now?
- 9:40 PMBBC Sport — Is Infantino finished? Could Uefa boycott World Cup? What happens now?
"It's been a seismic 48 hours for football after Uefa threatened to boycott the World Cup and Concacaf rejected Gianni Infantino's funding plan - what happens now, and can Fifa's president survive?
"It's been a seismic 48 hours for football after Uefa threatened to boycott the World Cup and Concacaf rejected Gianni Infantino's funding plan - what happens now, and can Fifa's president survive?
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 30, 2026, 9:43 PMIs Infantino finished? Could Uefa boycott World Cup? What happens now?
It's been a seismic 48 hours for football after Uefa threatened to boycott the World Cup and Concacaf rejected Gianni Infantino's funding plan - what happens now, and can Fifa's president survive?
- BBC SportJul 30, 2026, 9:40 PMIs Infantino finished? Could Uefa boycott World Cup? What happens now?
It's been a seismic 48 hours for football after Uefa threatened to boycott the World Cup and Concacaf rejected Gianni Infantino's funding plan - what happens now, and can Fifa's president survive?
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