
AFC Joins UEFA, CONCACAF in Rejecting FIFA’s World Cup Investment Plan
The Asian Football Confederation has thrown its weight behind UEFA and CONCACAF, demanding that FIFA reconsider a private‑investment model for the World Cup.
Jul 31, 2026
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The Asian Football Confederation has thrown its weight behind UEFA and CONCACAF, demanding that FIFA reconsider a private‑investment model for the World Cup.

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