The story so far
FIFA World Cup Investment Plan Backlash
Tracked across 5 sources · Updated 3h ago
FIFA announced a plan in July 2026 to sell a 20% stake in a new commercial subsidiary, offering $20 million to each member federation. UEFA, CONCACAF, and AFC opposed it, with UEFA threatening a boycott of FIFA competitions. A senior adviser resigned, and FIFA defended the proposal while considering expanding the World Cup to 64 teams.
How it unfolded
4d ago
Leaked document reveals FIFA considering 64-team World Cup
4d ago
Senior FIFA adviser Carlos Cordeiro resigns over 'bad deal'
4d ago
AFC backs UEFA, CONCACAF in opposing FIFA proposal
5d ago
CONCACAF rejects FIFA's World Cup private equity plan
5d ago
UEFA members agree to boycott FIFA competitions in protest
6d ago
Infantino sets September 19 deadline for FIFA members to accept $20M offers
What happened earlier
Latest updates
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Full story →UEFA Ready To Oust FIFA President Gianni Infantino With No-Confidence Motion: Report
UEFA is reportedly prepared to trigger an emergency no-confidence vote against FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
The move is conditional on Infantino not resigning.
All 55 UEFA member associations are understood to be willing to support his removal.
Earlier · 6d ago
Full story →Infantino Sets Deadline For FIFA Offer To Members In World Cup Investor Plan
FIFA President Gianni Infantino set a September 19 deadline for member federations to accept a $20 million offer.
The offer is part of a project to sell stakes in the World Cup to investors.
The proposal involves all 211 FIFA member associations.
Infantino made the announcement on Wednesday.
The plan aims to raise funds through World Cup equity sales.
Earlier · 6d ago
Full story →European football considers World Cup boycott over FIFA's controversial $20bn sellout plan
FIFA's proposal to sell a 20% stake in a new commercial subsidiary, FIFA Forward Enterprise, has sparked backlash from UEFA, the FA, and Concacaf over transparency and governance.
UEFA is considering an emergency meeting and potential responses, including a boycott of future World Cups.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino defends the proposal as a funding opportunity that could provide up to $40 million per member association by 2030.
The subsidiary would control commercial and event operations of the FIFA World Cup and Club World Cup, with FIFA retaining governance and sporting decisions.
The deal, advised by JPMorgan and led by Thrive Capital's Joshua Kushner, raises concerns due to Kushner's ties to US President Donald Trump.
Earlier · 5d ago
Full story →FIFA faces backlash over private investment plan
FIFA announced plans to raise $4.2bn by selling stakes in future tournaments to private investors.
FIFA plans to create a subsidiary, FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE), valued at $20bn, to consolidate commercial operations.
Joshua Kushner, founder of Thrive Capital, is in talks to lead the funding round.
UEFA protested that the game is not FIFA's to sell and may boycott future World Cups if the plan proceeds.
Critics have raised concerns due to Joshua Kushner's family connection to President Donald Trump.
Earlier · 5d ago
Full story →UEFA to boycott FIFA World Cup over plan to sell stakes in tourneys
