Why did FIFA scrap its World Cup stake sale?
FIFA has abandoned plans to sell minority stakes in its commercial operations to private investors following significant backlash from football confederations. The proposal, championed by Gianni Infantino, faced scrutiny over its potential impact on the non-profit organization's governance and revenue distribution.
The story so far: On July 31, the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) abandoned its controversial plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors. What began as FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s vision for a new commercial subsidiary, backed by venture capitalist Joshua Kushner, quickly unravelled amid fierce opposition from the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA), other confederations, and FIFA’s own senior staff.
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