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Asian nations join growing opposition to Fifa's controversial World Cup investment plan
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The Asian Football Confederation has joined UEFA and Concacaf in opposing FIFA's plan to sell stakes in its competitions to private investors. The AFC criticized FIFA for a lack of consultation and called for a review of its governance processes.
Image source, Getty Images Published 31 July 2026, 09:29 BST Updated 1 minute ago The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) says it "stands in solidarity" with Uefa and Concacaf in opposition to Fifa's proposal to sell stakes in its competitions to private investors.
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