Uli Hoeneß criticizes Infantino's World Cup investor plan at Bayern Munich event

Uli Hoeneß addressed FIFA president Gianni Infantino's plan to sell stakes in future World Cups during a pre-season friendly in Rottach-Egern, Germany, on July 30, 2026. Hoeneß expressed his belief that a World Cup without European teams would lack value. He highlighted UEFA's opposition and potential boycott of the initiative, stating that Europeans need to recognize their strength to resist Infantino's strategy. An emergency meeting has been called by UEFA as opposition to the plan continues to grow.

• 2:30 PMYahoo Sports — ‘A [World Cup] without Europeans is worthless’— Uli Hoeneß talks up Europe’s ability to fight back against Infantino’s World Cup investors plan