U.S. Soccer joins Concacaf in opposition to FIFA's World Cup sale plan
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 10:05 PM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
U.S. Soccer reiterated its opposition to FIFA President Gianni Infantino's proposal to sell commercial stakes in the World Cup during a press release on July 30, 2026. Concacaf has also expressed its rejection of the proposal, calling for more transparency and governance. Infantino's plan includes a financial offer of $40 million to participating nations, but has faced backlash from UEFA and Concacaf, with UEFA threatening a boycott of FIFA competitions. The proposal has garnered significant criticism, leading to a meeting of Concacaf's member associations to discuss concerns over its introduction and tight deadlines.
- •U.S. Soccer supports Concacaf's rejection of FIFA's proposal.
- •Infantino's plan includes a $40 million financial offer to nations.
- •UEFA has threatened to boycott all FIFA competitions over the issue.
- •Concacaf conducted a meeting with 41 member associations regarding the proposal.
- •Concacaf emphasizes the need for greater transparency in governance.
- 10:05 PMYahoo Sports — US Soccer weighs in on FIFA's controversial World Cup sale plan
"U.S. Soccer has made its stance on FIFA President Gianni Infantino's controversial proposal to sell commercial stakes in the World Cup to private investors crystal clear
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