The Hindu·3 min read·medium
UEFA vows World Cup boycott if Infantino and FIFA’s controversial investor plan is approved
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Anirudh Velamuri
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UEFA and its 55 member associations have threatened to boycott all FIFA competitions if FIFA proceeds with plans to sell stakes in its events to private investors. UEFA officials argue that the World Cup should not be treated as a commercial investment product.
UEFA’s 55 member associations have voted to boycott World Cups if FIFA proceeds with its plan to sell stakes in its competitions to private investors. The vote came at an emergency meeting called to discuss proposals FIFA announced on Thursday (July 30, 2026).
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