Uefa president boycotts World Cup final in protest against Fifa
Summary
UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin did not attend the 2026 World Cup final in New Jersey as a protest against FIFA. He disagrees with several FIFA decisions, including the intervention by President Donald Trump that prevented US player Folarin Balogun's suspension and changes like longer halftime shows.Key Facts
- Aleksander Ceferin is the president of UEFA since 2016.
- Ceferin traveled to Mexico City for the World Cup opening game but skipped the final in New Jersey.
- UEFA criticized FIFA for allowing US striker Folarin Balogun to avoid suspension after President Trump intervened.
- UEFA opposes FIFA's longer halftime shows and will not include them in their competitions like the Champions League.
- Big-name stars performed at the World Cup halftime, extending the break to over 27 minutes.
- UEFA is against expanding the World Cup to 64 teams.
- UEFA disagrees with some referee and disciplinary rules FIFA used at the World Cup, such as how they handle diving and players covering their mouths.
- UEFA plans to keep ticket prices stable for Euro 2028, unlike the high prices seen at this World Cup.
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