USA and Canada oppose FIFA's World Cup sale plan as protests grow
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 6:45 AM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
The United States and Canada are opposing FIFA’s proposal to sell a stake in the World Cup. The plan, which FIFA president Gianni Infantino aims to introduce, would allow private investors to own 20% of a new commercial entity called FIFA Forward Enterprise. Concacaf has publicly criticized the decision, stating that it was announced without proper consultation and governance. Following UEFA's rejection of the plan, Concacaf emphasized the need for transparent discussions involving all key stakeholders before such decisions are made.
- •USA and Canada join the opposition against FIFA’s World Cup sale plan.
- •Concacaf criticized FIFA's lack of consultation over the proposal.
- •UEFA has also announced it will not support the sale plan.
- •FIFA plans to create FIFA Forward Enterprise to manage the sale.
- •The proposal aims to double financial distributions to member associations.
- 6:45 AMYahoo Sports — USA and Canada join FIFA revolt against World Cup sell-off plan
"The United States and Canada have joined the growing revolt against FIFA’s plans to sell a stake in the World Cup, according to the Daily Mail.FIFA president Gianni Infantino plans to open part of t...
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