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.
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