Sport

FIFA Defends World Cup Plan Amid Criticism

Updated 2026-07-31 05:55 UTC 1 source Neutral

FIFA issued a statement defending its plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private equity investors. The organization maintains that 'nobody is selling football' and will continue consultations.

Coverage timeline — 1 article

ESPN

FIFA defends WC plan: 'Nobody is selling football'

FIFA issued a statement early Friday saying that "nobody is selling football" and that it plans to continue the consultation process for the plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private equity investors.

2026-07-31 06:37 UTC