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Fifa scraps controversial World Cup investment plan
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Jack Skelton, Simon Stone
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Fifa president Gianni Infantino has officially canceled a controversial proposal to sell stakes in major football tournaments to private investors. The decision follows significant backlash and internal division regarding the plan, which had promised financial incentives to member associations.
By Jack Skelton , BBC Sport senior journalist and Simon Stone , Chief football news reporter Published 1 August 2026 Fifa president Gianni Infantino says he has scrapped the controversial plan to sell off stakes in the governing body's major competitions, following widespread opposition.
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