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FIFA Defiant Amid UEFA Boycott Threat

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

UEFA has voted to boycott the World Cup if FIFA pursues its investment plans, but FIFA remains undeterred. The dispute highlights tensions in international football governance.

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FIFA defiant over World Cup investment plan, despite UEFA’s vote to boycott

European football's governing body has voted to boycott FIFA if World Cup plans pursued, but global body undeterred.

2026-07-31 07:25 UTC