
VC Firm’s World Cup Bid Crumbles as FIFA Abandons Deal
A venture capital group led by Joshua Kushner sought to buy a slice of the World Cup, only to see the plan shelved amid threats of boycott and criticism of FIFA’s leadership.
Aug 8, 2026
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A venture capital group led by Joshua Kushner sought to buy a slice of the World Cup, only to see the plan shelved amid threats of boycott and criticism of FIFA’s leadership.

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