UEFA unanimously votes to boycott World Cups over FIFA sale plan
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 3:50 PM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
UEFA's 55 national federations voted unanimously to boycott all FIFA tournaments if FIFA proceeds with its plan to create a commercial entity, FIFA Forward Enterprise. The proposal involves selling a 20% stake to outside investors, including Thrive Eternal. UEFA criticized the lack of consultation in FIFA's decision-making process, labeling it a significant failure in leadership. The women’s World Cup is scheduled for next summer in Brazil, with Poland hosting the U-20 Women’s World Cup in September. UEFA's statement emphasized a commitment to competing only if FIFA abandons the controversial proposal and provides assurances against private ownership in governance and competitions.
- •UEFA holds a 55-0 vote for the boycott.
- •FIFA's sale plan aims to commercialize World Cup events.
- •The women's World Cup is next summer in Brazil.
- •Poland will host the U-20 Women’s World Cup in September.
- •UEFA demands FIFA abandon the governance proposal.
- 3:50 PMYahoo Sports — Europe Says It Will Boycott World Cups Until Sale Plan Killed
"UEFA members voted 55-0 in favor of the boycott.
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