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UEFA Welcomes FIFA Decision on World Cup Profits

Updated 2026-08-01 15:10 UTC 1 source Positive

The Union of European Football Association (UEFA) praised FIFA for reversing its decision to sell a portion of World Cup profits to private equity, and called for a review of future options.

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UEFA hails FIFA private equity reversal, calls for review: 'No option should be off the table'

The Union of European Football Association (UEFA) on Saturday celebrated FIFA's decision to not sell a portion of World Cup profits to private equity, after the group threatened to boycott the tournament if the investments went through. UEFA issued a statement welcoming the reversal but called for a

2026-08-01 14:51 UTC