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UEFA to participate in World Cup after withdrawing boycott threat

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 2:03 PM

Last updated Aug 26, 2026

UEFA to participate in World Cup after withdrawing boycott threat

Summary

UEFA plans to withdraw its boycott threat regarding the men's World Cup and other FIFA events, according to Sky News. European national teams will compete in the under-20 women's World Cup in Poland starting September 5. The decision follows public backlash against FIFA President Gianni Infantino's leadership and plans to sell World Cup rights. UEFA insists on guarantees that similar issues won't arise in the future. Discussions regarding UEFA's protests against Infantino are ongoing, with meetings scheduled in Monaco.

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By the Numbers

•UEFA plans to participate in the under-20 women's World Cup.
•FIFA President Gianni Infantino faced criticism for World Cup rights sales.
•Assurances regarding governance problems are under review by UEFA.
•Meetings in Monaco are set to discuss UEFA's protests against Infantino.

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2:03 PMYahoo Sports — Report: UEFA to withdraw its threat to boycott World Cup

What they're saying

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European football ruling body UEFA is set to withdraw its threat to boycott the men's World Cup and other FIFA competitions amid ongoing heavy criticism of Gianni Infantino's leadership at the world football governing body, British broadcaster Sky News said on Wednesday. That means that European national teams are to participate in the under-20 women's World Cup in Poland, which starts on September 5.
— Yahoo Sports

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