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FIFA chief Gianni Infantino’s proposal to monetize future World Cup earnings by offering a 20% stake to private investors collapsed under pressure from European football’s governing body and a wave of resignations within the organization.
FIFA’s plan to monetize future World Cup profits through a $4.2 billion stake sale faced immediate resistance from European federations, senior officials and even Donald Trump, leading to its abandonment and casting doubt on Infantino’s reelection prospects.
FIFA is evaluating a potential expansion of the World Cup from 48 to 64 teams for the 2030 tournament, a move that would coincide with the competition's centennial celebrations and spark debate over format, finances and governance.
UEFA warns that if FIFA proceeds with a $20 billion spin‑off of its commercial arm, all European national teams will refuse to compete in any FIFA‑sanctioned tournament, a stance that could derail the 2030 World Cup.
FIFA will assess the feasibility of a 64‑team World Cup by September, amid opposition from European and Asian leaders.
FIFA is commissioning a rapid assessment of a plan to double the 2030 World Cup to 64 teams, weighing sporting benefits against logistical and competitive concerns, with a decision on the study’s overseer expected by mid‑August and a full report due in September.
FIFA is exploring the feasibility of a 64‑team World Cup for 2030, a move championed by CONMEBOL as the competition marks its centenary. The review, overseen by an independent agency, will assess whether the expansion can deliver sustainable value without diluting the tournament’s prestige.
UEFA’s 55 member nations have voted unanimously to boycott all FIFA tournaments unless the governing body abandons its plan to monetize the World Cup through private investment, a move condemned by confederations and political leaders.
Newcastle are nearing the completion of a €30 million transfer for Braga’s Lukas Hornicek, a move that would reshape the Magpies’ goalkeeping options ahead of Matthias Jaissle’s arrival.
UEFA and its 55 national associations have voted to boycott every FIFA‑run competition as the governing body pushes a $20 billion subsidiary to sell World Cup rights to private investors.
A wildfire near a nuclear plant in Suffolk, UEFA’s looming World Cup boycott threat, and fresh fiscal moves by the UK government dominate today’s headlines.
A flurry of high‑profile signings and potential departures dominate the latest gossip, from Premier League strikers to South American talents.
European football’s governing body warns of a continent‑wide boycott unless FIFA abandons plans to sell a stake to private investors, putting next year’s marquee tournaments in jeopardy.
UEFA and its 55 member nations have voted to boycott all FIFA tournaments over plans to sell a stake in the World Cup to external investors, a move echoed by CONCACAF and the Asian Football Confederation and set to affect upcoming editions of the tournament.
UEFA has announced a boycott of FIFA and its competitions, citing concerns that the World Cup cannot be sold to private investors. The dispute involves Gianni Infantino, Joshua Kushner and Thrive Eternal, and could reshape the sport's global governance.
UEFA has voted to boycott FIFA competitions as the world body seeks to open the World Cup to private investors, a move that has drawn political criticism and raised questions about the future of the sport’s flagship event.
UEFA has declared a boycott of FIFA’s competitions, citing concerns over a new venture that would open the World Cup to private investors.
UEFA members say they will refuse to play in the men's and women's World Cup unless FIFA abandons plans to sell stakes to private investors, a move that could reshape global football governance
FIFA's plan to monetize the World Cup through a new venture has sparked a coordinated backlash across Europe, with UEFA warning that commercial interests must not dictate football's future.
European football’s governing body is poised to vote on a historic boycott of every FIFA competition, a move that would effectively shut European nations out of the sport’s global events.
UEFA has voiced strong opposition to FIFA's proposal to entrust the 2026 World Cup to a privately funded company, citing a lack of transparency and governance risks.
Mauricio Pochettino is close to finalizing a four‑year contract that would keep him in charge of the U.S. men’s national team through the 2030 World Cup, after a historic run in the 2026 tournament.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino's proposal to create a $20 billion company to oversee the World Cup and other competitions has drawn sharp criticism from UEFA, which warns that the soul of the sport cannot be sold. The plan, involving private investors including the Kushner family, aims to raise an initial $4.2 billion and could reshape football's commercial landscape.
Obed Vargas became the first player from Alaska to appear in a FIFA World Cup match, inspiring local youth and setting his sights on a European career with Atlético Madrid.