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FIFA president Gianni Infantino's proposal to privatize the World Cup collapsed under pressure from UEFA, Concacaf and AFC, with Wales and England withdrawing support. U.S. Soccer chief executive J.T. Batson outlines a long‑term vision for the sport's growth.
A wave of criticism from within football’s governing bodies and regional confederations challenges FIFA’s plan to monetize a share of World Cup revenues, raising questions about credibility, ticket pricing and VAR decisions.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino abandoned a controversial proposal to sell a 20% stake in future World Cup profits after intense backlash from soccer bodies, executives and fans.
UEFA and several of its member nations are weighing a boycott of future men’s and women’s World Cups after FIFA announced plans to create a new private entity, FIFA Forward Enterprise, and sell a 21% stake to external investors.
The president of South America’s governing body wants the 2030 World Cup to double its size, a proposal that has sparked both enthusiasm and criticism.