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Former U.S. Soccer president Carlos Cordeiro resigned amid worldwide criticism of a $20 billion private‑equity plan for World Cup revenues, raising questions about FIFA’s governance and Gianni Infantino’s future.
The AFC has thrown its weight behind calls for a thorough review of FIFA’s management, joining UEFA and CONCACAF in rejecting a $20 million per‑federation offer and questioning a $20 billion subsidiary proposal backed by Joshua Kushner
Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, president of the Asian Football Confederation, denounced FIFA's plan to sell World Cup stakes to private investors, calling it 'totally unacceptable' and urging a thorough, transparent review before any vote is taken.
Ranked fifteenth globally, Japan will test its mettle against Australia and the Netherlands in a bid to advance beyond previous World Cup outings.