Infantino under growing pressure after FIFA scraps World Cup investor proposal
Summary
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has stopped a plan to sell a part of the World Cup to private investors after facing strong opposition. UEFA, along with CONCACAF and the Asian Football Confederation, rejected the proposal and threatened to boycott the World Cup and other FIFA events.Key Facts
- FIFA considered letting private investors buy a stake in the World Cup.
- UEFA, representing 55 European nations, opposed the plan and threatened to boycott FIFA events.
- CONCACAF (North and Central America) and the Asian Football Confederation also opposed the investment idea.
- Due to this backlash, FIFA and Infantino abandoned the investor proposal.
- The dispute has increased criticism and pressure on FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
- The news comes ahead of the FIFA World Cup opening in Mexico City on June 11, 2026.
- Other soccer news mentioned includes player transfers and competition updates unrelated to FIFA’s investment plan.
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