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FIFA Abandons World Cup Sell-Off Plan

Updated 2026-07-31 23:55 UTC 1 source Negative

FIFA scrapped its plan to sell stakes in the World Cup after facing widespread backlash. The proposal, proposed by FIFA president Gianni Infantino, was met with criticism from within soccer's governing bodies and threatened boycotts.

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FIFA president Gianni Infantino has scrapped his proposal to sell stakes in the World Cup after widespread backlash, including from within global soccer's governing body, and a threatened boycott by European Nations.
2026-08-01 00:40 UTC
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