--- title: "Wales withdraws support for Infantino’s FIFA re-election bid" description: "Most outlets reported that Wales became the first nation to publicly withdraw support for Gianni Infantino’s re-election bid, often linking this to his failed plan to sell stakes in the World Cup. A few also noted additional withdrawals from Serbia and Sweden, as well as the broader implications for Infantino’s chances. The Nation explicitly mentioned these additional countries, while others focused primarily on Wales. Some excerpts briefly mentioned the proposed sale of commercial rights to private investors, but this was not emphasized in all coverage." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/779-fifa-proposes-selling-stakes-in-world-cup-subsidiary-faces site: HarZaviya language: en --- # Wales withdraws support for Infantino’s FIFA re-election bid sports · latest filing 4 Aug 2026, 5:43 PM PKT · 28 Jul – 4 Aug 2026 · 78 articles from 13 outlets over 8 developments **HarZaviya summary** — how 13 outlets covered this, generated automatically from their headlines and excerpts: > Most outlets reported that FIFA plans to sell up to 20% stakes in a $20 billion subsidiary managing its tournaments, with several noting UEFA's strong opposition and threat of a boycott. Some excerpts highlighted the $40 million financial incentive for member associations who support the plan, while others focused on FIFA’s commitment to proceed despite the backlash. A few outlets also mentioned FIFA’s stated goal of retaining majority control and using the funds for global football development. The framing varied from emphasizing financial details to foregrounding the potential boycott and commercialization concerns raised by UEFA. ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 4 Aug 2026 — English FA withdraws support for Infantino’s FIFA re-election (1 outlet) - **Daily Times** — [English FA withdraws support for Infantino’s FIFA re-election](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1533390/english-fa-withdraws-support-for-infantinos-fifa-re-election/) · 4 Aug 2026, 5:43 PM PKT > FIFA President Gianni Infantino has suffered a setback in his bid for another term after the English Football Association decided to withdraw its support over a controversial investment proposal. The decision follows a similar move by Wales, while UEFA has warned it could pursue legal action against the plan. Moreover, the development has intensified debate […] ### 3 Aug 2026 — Wales withdraws support for Infantino’s FIFA re-election bid (8 outlets) > Most outlets reported that Wales became the first nation to publicly withdraw support for Gianni Infantino’s re-election bid, often linking this to his failed plan to sell stakes in the World Cup. A few also noted additional withdrawals from Serbia and Sweden, as well as the broader implications for Infantino’s chances. The Nation explicitly mentioned these additional countries, while others focused primarily on Wales. Some excerpts briefly mentioned the proposed sale of commercial rights to private investors, but this was not emphasized in all coverage. - **Daily Times** — [English and Welsh FAs withdraw support for FIFA boss Infantino](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1533250/english-and-welsh-fas-withdraw-support-for-fifa-boss-infantino/) · 4 Aug 2026, 7:53 AM PKT > The English and Welsh associations have formally withdrawn their support for Gianni Infantino as the pressure continues to mount on the FIFA president. The Swiss announced on Saturday that plans to sell stakes in a company which would run FIFA competitions to private investors had been scrapped, amid opposition from three continents and a boycott […] - **The Nation** — [Infantino faces growing FIFA Crisis as Serbia, Sweden and Wales withdraw support](https://www.nation.com.pk/04-Aug-2026/infantino-faces-growing-fifa-crisis-serbia-sweden-wales-withdraw-support) · 4 Aug 2026, 6:37 AM PKT · 80% identical wording to the newest filing > LAUSANNE - The campaign for Gianni Infantino’s re-election as FIFA president has suffered a major setback after Serbia, Sweden and Wales became the latest football associations to withdraw their support, intensifying pressure on the world football governing body’s leadership. - **Samaa** — [English FA to withdraw support for FIFA's Infantino re-election](https://www.samaa.tv/2087354632-english-fa-to-withdraw-support-for-fifa-s-infantino-re-election) · 3 Aug 2026, 5:21 PM PKT · 82% identical wording to the newest filing > Infantino had proposed allowing private investors to become partners in major FIFA tournaments, including the FIFA World Cup. - **Aaj News (English)** — [Infantino's FIFA future hangs in balance as support crumbles](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330466296/infantinos-fifa-future-hangs-in-balance-as-support-crumbles) · 3 Aug 2026, 3:41 PM PKT · 69% identical wording to the newest filing > Gianni Infantino’s hopes of extending his FIFA presidency may ​rest less on winning back soccer’s traditional powers than on calling in favours from the many small and emerging nations that rely ‌heavily on the world governing body’s largesse. Infantino is facing the biggest crisis of his decade-long tenure after regional confederations UEFA and CONCACAF declared no confidence in his leadership... - **ARY News (English)** — [Welsh FA withdraws support for Infantino’s FIFA re-election bid](https://arynews.tv/welsh-fa-withdraws-support-for-infantinos-fifa-re-election-bid) · 3 Aug 2026, 2:13 PM PKT · 86% identical wording to the newest filing - **Arab News Pakistan** — [Welsh FA withdraws support for Infantino’s FIFA re-election bid: statement](https://www.arabnews.pk/node/2653209/sport) · 3 Aug 2026, 1:08 PM PKT · 85% identical wording to the newest filing > LONDON: Wales on Monday became the first nation to publicly withdraw support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s re-election bid over his failed plan to sell off stakes in the World Cup. The Football Association of Wales issued a statement citing “failures in good governance, process, leadership,” saying it would not back Infantino’s candidature for the 2027-2031 term. - **The News International** — [FIFA row deepens as Wales withdraws support for Infantino's re-election bid](https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1411100-fifa-row-deepens-as-wales-withdraws-support-for-infantinos-re-election-bid) · 3 Aug 2026, 1:04 PM PKT · 82% identical wording to the newest filing > FIFA row deepens as Wales withdraws support for Infantino's re-election bid Wales has become the first nation to publicly pull out its support for Gianni Infantino’s presidential re-election bid, indicating the deepening of FIFA row based on World Cup sell-off plan. The announcement... - **The Express Tribune** — [Wales withdraws support for Infantino re-election](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2621827/wales-withdraws-support-for-infantino-re-election) · 3 Aug 2026, 12:04 PM PKT · 85% identical wording to the newest filing > FIFA stake plan collapsed following backlash from other bodies ### 2 Aug 2026 — FIFA chief Gianni Infantino scraps private investment plan for World Cup rights (8 outlets) > Most outlets reported that Gianni Infantino abandoned a plan to allow private investment in the World Cup's commercial rights, citing backlash from football officials. Several emphasized that UEFA and CONCACAF had lost confidence in Infantino’s leadership, while others noted the European Leagues chief described his position as untenable. While some headlines led with the decision to scrap the plan, others highlighted the criticism from football governing bodies and the European leagues head’s remarks. - **Daily Times** — [FIFA boss Infantino’s position looks unacceptable: European Leagues head](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1532569/fifa-boss-infantinos-position-looks-unacceptable-european-leagues-head/) · 3 Aug 2026, 4:17 AM PKT > Gianni Infantino’s position as FIFA president looks untenable following his ?failed plan to ?sell a stake in the World Cup’s commercial rights, the head of Europe’s professional football leagues has said. Claudius Schafer, whose organisation represents 53 professional men’s and women’s football leagues, said ?on Sunday there could be “only one consequence” for ?Infantino after […] - **The News International** — [Gianni Infantino's proposed salary revealed in scrapped FIFA World Cup privatization plan](https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1411020-gianni-infantinos-proposed-salary-revealed-in-scrapped-fifa-world-cup-privatization-plan) · 2 Aug 2026, 4:54 PM PKT · 70% identical wording to the newest filing > FIFA President Gianni Infantino was forced to abandon his “FIFA Forward Enterprise” project, a divestment plan for the World Cup which would have yielded a major windfall for Infantino. Infantino was cornered after his plans for the FFE collapsed after an adverse reaction from member... - **Aaj News (English)** — [Infantino suffers major setback as FIFA shelves private equity plan](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330466157/infantino-suffers-major-setback-as-fifa-shelves-private-equity-plan) · 2 Aug 2026, 2:52 PM PKT · 76% identical wording to the newest filing > FIFA President Gianni Infantino, hitherto untouchable at the helm of soccer’s global governing body, suffered a crushing blow on Friday when his bold reach for private equity riches was brought to an end in the face of a ferocious backlash. A FIFA statement, ​attributed to Infantino, conceded that the proposal to create a commercial entity to run the World Cup and other tournaments, 20% of whic... - **Business Recorder** — [FIFA chief Infantino's position looks unacceptable, head of European leagues says](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40432971/fifa-chief-infantinos-position-looks-unacceptable-head-of-european-leagues-says) · 2 Aug 2026, 2:00 PM PKT · 96% identical wording to the newest filing > ZURICH: Gianni Infantino’s position as FIFA president looks untenable following his failed plan to sell a stake in the World ​Cup’s commercial rights, the head of Europe’s professional football ‌leagues said on Sunday. Claudius Schaefer, whose organisation represents 53 professional men’s and women’s football leagues, said there could be “only one consequence” for Infantino after ​his plan trig... - **Dunya News** — [FIFA chief Infantino's position looks unacceptable, head of European leagues says](https://dunyanews.tv/en/Sports/965897-fifa-chief-infantinos-position-looks-unacceptable-head-of-european-l) · 2 Aug 2026, 1:51 PM PKT · 90% identical wording to the newest filing > European Leagues chief Claudius Schaefer said Gianni Infantino's FIFA presidency is untenable after the failed World Cup rights plan, citing poor governance and no consultation. - **Dawn** — [FIFA chief Infantino's position looks unacceptable, head of European leagues says](https://www.dawn.com/news/2020133/fifa-chief-infantinos-position-looks-unacceptable-head-of-european-leagues-says) · 2 Aug 2026, 1:45 PM PKT · 97% identical wording to the newest filing > Gianni Infantino’s position as FIFA president looks untenable following his failed plan to sell a stake in the World Cup’s commercial rights, the head of Europe’s professional football leagues said on Sunday. Claudius Schaefer, whose organisation represents 53 professional men’s and women’s football leagues, said there could be “only one consequence” for Infantino after his plan triggered a sto... - **Arab News Pakistan** — [FIFA chief Infantino’s position looks unacceptable, head of European leagues says](https://www.arabnews.pk/node/2653096/sport) · 2 Aug 2026, 12:08 PM PKT · 97% identical wording to the newest filing > ZURICH: Gianni Infantino’s position ‌as FIFA president looks untenable following his failed plan to sell a stake in the World Cup’s ​commercial rights, the head of Europe’s professional football leagues said on Sunday. Claudius Schaefer, whose organization represents 53 professional men’s and women’s football leagues, said there could be “only one consequence” for Infantino after his plan trigg... - **The Express Tribune** — [FIFA chief Gianni Infantino’s position looks unacceptable, head of European Leagues says](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2621667/fifa-chief-gianni-infantinos-position-looks-unacceptable-head-of-european-leagues-says) · 2 Aug 2026, 12:04 PM PKT · 86% identical wording to the newest filing > European Leagues chief says he should face consequences ### 1 Aug 2026 — FIFA scraps World Cup investment plan after global backlash (9 outlets) > Most outlets reported that FIFA abandoned its plan to sell a stake in the World Cup's commercial rights following widespread backlash. Several emphasized the pressure on Gianni Infantino and renewed calls for transparency, while others noted UEFA's support for the decision. A few also highlighted concerns about consultation processes and implications for Infantino’s re-election. - **ARY News (English)** — [Infantino’s FIFA future in jeopardy after private equity gamble backfires](https://arynews.tv/infantinos-fifa-future-in-jeopardy) · 1 Aug 2026, 11:41 PM PKT - **24 News HD** — [CONCACAF calls for 'comprehensive reckoning with' Infantino's FIFA leadership](https://www.24newshd.tv/01-Aug-2026/concacaf-calls-comprehensive-reckoning-infantino-s-fifa-leadership) · 1 Aug 2026, 10:36 PM PKT · 66% identical wording to the newest filing > North and Central American football's governing body CONCACAF on Saturday called for a "comprehensive reckoning with" Gianni Infantino's leadership of FIFA after his aborted plan to allow private investment in the World Cup. - **The News International** — [UEFA welcomes FIFA's crucial decision to scrap stake sale proposal](https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1410912-uefa-welcomes-fifas-crucial-decision-to-scrap-stake-sale-proposal) · 1 Aug 2026, 4:36 PM PKT · 54% identical wording to the newest filing > UEFA welcomes FIFA’s crucial decision to scrap stake sale proposalThe Union of European Football Associations has welcomed FIFA’s decision to scrap plans to sell a stake in the World Cup and said it intends to work with partners and key stakeholders to ensure that such moves cannot be... - **Business Recorder** — [FIFA faces fresh transparency calls after retreat on World Cup sell-off plan](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40432867/fifa-faces-fresh-transparency-calls-after-retreat-on-world-cup-sell-off-plan) · 1 Aug 2026, 3:40 PM PKT · 67% identical wording to the newest filing > FIFA faced renewed calls for transparency on Saturday after it abruptly shelved plans to sell a stake in the commercial rights to the World Cup, a proposal that triggered fierce backlash from regional confederations that said they had been blindsided. The swift reversal has exposed growing unease within world soccer over FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s leadership style, with football official... - **Dunya News** — [FIFA faces fresh transparency calls after retreat on World Cup sell-off plan](https://dunyanews.tv/en/Sports/965776-fifa-faces-fresh-transparency-calls-after-retreat-on-world-cup-sellof) · 1 Aug 2026, 3:37 PM PKT · 65% identical wording to the newest filing > FIFA scrapped its World Cup rights stake sale after backlash over poor consultation, prompting fresh transparency demands and raising doubts over Gianni Infantino's re-election bid. - **The Express Tribune** — [Fifa scraps private investment plan after backlash](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2621535/fifa-scraps-private-investment-plan-after-backlash) · 1 Aug 2026, 2:15 PM PKT · 76% identical wording to the newest filing > FIFA drops plan to sell a 20% stake in a new commercial entity after strong opposition, Infantino says - **Samaa** — [FIFA scraps World Cup investment plan after global backlash](https://www.samaa.tv/2087354542-fifa-scraps-world-cup-investment-plan-after-global-backlash) · 1 Aug 2026, 1:00 PM PKT · 66% identical wording to the newest filing > FIFA withdraws its World Cup investment proposal after global backlash, boycott threats and growing pressure on President Gianni Infantino. - **Aaj News (English)** — [FIFA scraps World Cup sell-off plan after backlash from members](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330465985/fifa-scraps-world-cup-sell-off-plan-after-backlash-from-members) · 1 Aug 2026, 11:17 AM PKT · 66% identical wording to the newest filing > FIFA President Gianni Infantino said on Friday that world soccer’s ​governing body had scrapped plans to sell a stake in the World Cup to private investors after widespread backlash. FIFA’s plan ‌was to raise up to $4.2 billion by selling about a 20% stake in a new unit that would run FIFA events, including the World Cup. The proposal, first announced on Tuesday, immediately faced a storm of op... - **Daily Times** — [FIFA drops private investment plan for World Cup](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1531855/fifa-drops-private-investment-plan-for-world-cup/) · 1 Aug 2026, 10:52 AM PKT · 65% identical wording to the newest filing > FIFA has abandoned its controversial proposal to allow private investment in the commercial rights of the FIFA World Cup after widespread opposition from football confederations and national associations. Read More: FIFA defends World Cup investment plan despite growing backlash FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced the decision on Saturday, saying the governing body had... ### 31 Jul 2026 — FIFA scraps World Cup investment plan after global backlash (11 outlets) > Most outlets reported that FIFA abandoned its plan to allow private investment in the World Cup following widespread backlash from football officials and confederations. While the majority of coverage led with the decision to scrap the proposal, some also noted the initial resistance and the financial scale of the plan, such as the $4.2 billion target. A few outlets highlighted the role of UEFA’s opposition and the broader calls for transparency, but these were not universally emphasized. The framing varied slightly, with some focusing on the backlash and others on the financial stakes or procedural aspects of the decision. - **Dawn** — [FIFA scraps private investment plan after fierce backlash from officials worldwide](https://www.dawn.com/news/2019907/fifa-scraps-private-investment-plan-after-fierce-backlash-from-officials-worldwide) · 1 Aug 2026, 10:39 AM PKT > FIFA president Gianni Infantino said on Saturday he has scrapped a plan to allow private investment in the World Cup following fierce backlash from football officials worldwide. “Our purpose has always been — and will always be — to unite and improve,” Infantino said in a statement. “As a result, this proposal will not proceed.” FIFA, world football’s governing body, had floated the plan on Tue... - **ARY News (English)** — [FIFA scraps private investment plan after backlash](https://arynews.tv/fifa-scraps-private-investment-plan-backlash) · 1 Aug 2026, 10:19 AM PKT · 88% identical wording to the newest filing - **The Express Tribune** — [Infantino loses UEFA's 'confidence'](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2621516/infantino-loses-uefas-confidence) · 1 Aug 2026, 10:01 AM PKT · 60% identical wording to the newest filing > The body had threatened to boycott all FIFA competitions - **Dunya News** — [FIFA scraps World Cup sell-off plan after resistance from members](https://dunyanews.tv/en/Sports/965723-fifa-scraps-world-cup-selloff-plan-after-resistance-from-members) · 1 Aug 2026, 9:10 AM PKT · 73% identical wording to the newest filing > FIFA's plan was to raise up to $4.2 billion by selling about a 20pc stake in a new unit that would run FIFA events, including the World Cup - **Arab News Pakistan** — [FIFA scraps World Cup sell-off plan after resistance from members](https://www.arabnews.pk/node/2652975/football) · 1 Aug 2026, 6:08 AM PKT · 88% identical wording to the newest filing > FIFA President Gianni Infantino said on Friday that world soccer’s governing ​body had scrapped plans to sell a stake in the World Cup to private investors after widespread backlash. - **Daily Times** — [FIFA vows to go ahead with private investor proposal](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1531710/fifa-vows-to-go-ahead-with-private-investor-proposal/) · 1 Aug 2026, 4:07 AM PKT · 84% identical wording to the newest filing > World football’s governing body FIFA vowed on Friday to press ahead with an “open and democratic” consultation on a proposed private investment plan despite widespread opposition to the proposal. That opposition included a pledge by Europe’s governing body UEFA to boycott the World Cup if FIFA went ahead with its private investor plan. FIFA said […] - **Aaj News (English)** — [FIFA plan hit by senior advisor resigning, AFC opposition](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330465923/fifa-plan-hit-by-senior-advisor-resigning-afc-opposition) · 31 Jul 2026, 7:09 PM PKT · 73% identical wording to the newest filing > The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) joined UEFA and CONCACAF in condemning world football’s governing body FIFA’s proposed private investment plan, saying on Friday they were alarmed it had reached the point a “World Cup boycott has entered public discourse”. A damaging blow to FIFA president Gianni Infantino came with the later resignation of a senior advisor Carlos Cordeiro, who issued an ... - **BOL News** — [FIFA faces boycott threat as UEFA opposes World Cup stake sale](https://www.bolnews.com/sports/fifa-faces-boycott-threat-as-uefa-opposes-world-cup-stake-sale/) · 31 Jul 2026, 6:54 PM PKT · 64% identical wording to the newest filing > UEFA said it "unanimously and unequivocally rejects" the proposal to transfer ownership interests in FIFA World Cup. The post FIFA faces boycott threat as UEFA opposes World Cup stake sale appeared first on BOL News. - **24 News HD** — [FIFA plan hit by senior advisor resigning, AFC opposition](https://www.24newshd.tv/31-Jul-2026/fifa-plan-hit-senior-advisor-resigning-afc-opposition) · 31 Jul 2026, 6:32 PM PKT · 72% identical wording to the newest filing > The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) joined UEFA and CONCACAF in condemning world football's governing body FIFA's proposed private investment plan, saying on Friday they were alarmed it had reached the point a "World Cup boycott has entered public discourse". - **The News International** — [Top FIFA adviser quits over Infantino's World Cup sell-off plan](https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1410826-top-fifa-adviser-quits-over-infantinos-world-cup-sell-off-plan) · 31 Jul 2026, 4:25 PM PKT · 67% identical wording to the newest filing > Top FIFA adviser quits over Infantino’s World Cup sell-off planFIFA President Gianni Infantino’s controversial “sell the World Cup” plan has spilled into a major crisis, prompting the resignation from senior advisor to Infantino, Carlos Cordeiro. The shocking resignation... - **Samaa** — [UEFA threatens FIFA boycott over World Cup investment plan](https://www.samaa.tv/2087354488-uefa-threatens-fifa-boycott-over-world-cup-investment-plan) · 31 Jul 2026, 2:44 PM PKT · 70% identical wording to the newest filing > UEFA, CONCACAF and the AFC oppose FIFA's World Cup investment proposal as football faces a major governance showdown. ### 30 Jul 2026 — UEFA threatens to boycott FIFA tournaments over private investment proposal (10 outlets) > Most outlets reported that UEFA threatened to boycott FIFA tournaments, including the World Cup, in response to FIFA’s proposal to involve private investors in its competitions. Several emphasized the potential impact on FIFA’s plans, noting the boycott could be a "knockout blow." A few also highlighted concerns about commercial interests overshadowing fan and player needs, as noted in Samaa’s excerpt. Meanwhile, some coverage led with FIFA’s stance, stating it would proceed with the proposal despite opposition. The framing varied between foregrounding UEFA’s threat or FIFA’s determination to push ahead. - **Daily Times** — [FIFA defends World Cup investment plan despite growing backlash](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1531324/fifa-defends-world-cup-investment-plan-despite-growing-backlash/) · 31 Jul 2026, 12:16 PM PKT > FIFA has confirmed it will continue consulting its member associations on a proposed private investment plan despite strong opposition from football organizations across the world. The governing body said the process would remain open and democratic, stressing that no final decision has been made. It also rejected claims that it intends to sell the FIFA […] - **Aaj News (English)** — [UEFA to boycott World Cup and FIFA tournaments over stake sale plans](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330465877/uefa-to-boycott-world-cup-and-fifa-tournaments-over-stake-sale-plans) · 31 Jul 2026, 12:04 PM PKT · 68% identical wording to the newest filing > European soccer’s governing body UEFA and its 55 member nations on Thursday voted to boycott all FIFA tournaments in what could be a ​knockout blow to the global soccer organisation’s proposal to sell a stake in the World Cup to external investors. In a statement that pulled no punches, Europe presented a united front to ‌FIFA boss Gianni Infantino, whose proposal this week blindsided regional ... - **Business Recorder** — [UEFA to boycott World Cup and FIFA tournaments over stake sale plans](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40432712/uefa-to-boycott-world-cup-and-fifa-tournaments-over-stake-sale-plans) · 31 Jul 2026, 11:40 AM PKT · 68% identical wording to the newest filing > LONDON: European soccer’s governing body UEFA and its 55 member nations on Thursday voted to boycott all FIFA tournaments in what could be a ​knockout blow to the global soccer organisation’s proposal to sell a stake in the World Cup to external investors. In a statement that pulled no punches, Europe presented a united front to ‌FIFA boss Gianni Infantino, whose proposal this week blindsided r... - **ARY News (English)** — [FIFA vows to go ahead with private investor proposal](https://arynews.tv/fifa-vows-to-go-ahead-with-private-investor-proposal) · 31 Jul 2026, 11:32 AM PKT · 79% identical wording to the newest filing - **Arab News Pakistan** — [FIFA vows to go ahead with private investor proposal](https://www.arabnews.pk/node/2652882/sport) · 31 Jul 2026, 11:07 AM PKT · 85% identical wording to the newest filing > PARIS: World football’s governing body FIFA vowed on Friday to press ahead with an “open and democratic” consultation on a proposed private investment plan despite widespread opposition to the proposal. That opposition included a pledge by Europe’s governing body UEFA to boycott the World Cup if FIFA went ahead with its private investor plan. FIFA said in a statement all of its member associati... - **Dunya News** — [UEFA to boycott World Cup and FIFA tournaments over stake sale plans](https://dunyanews.tv/en/Sports/965559-uefa-to-boycott-world-cup-and-fifa-tournaments-over-stake-sale-plans) · 31 Jul 2026, 9:31 AM PKT · 58% identical wording to the newest filing > Six of the top 10 ranked teams in both men's and women's soccer are from Europe, including world champions Spain - **The Express Tribune** — [FIFA vows to go ahead with investment proposal](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2621300/fifa-vows-to-go-ahead-with-investment-proposal) · 31 Jul 2026, 6:50 AM PKT · 78% identical wording to the newest filing > UEFA threatened to boycott the World Cup if FIFA went ahead - **Samaa** — [UEFA rejects FIFA World Cup private investment plan; warns of boycott](https://www.samaa.tv/2087354458-uefa-rejects-fifa-world-cup-private-investment-plan-warns-of-boycott) · 30 Jul 2026, 10:43 PM PKT · 76% identical wording to the newest filing > It said commercial interests could take priority over the needs of fans, national associations, leagues, clubs and players if investors gained control of football competitions. - **24 News HD** — [UEFA says will boycott World Cup if FIFA pushes private investor proposal](https://www.24newshd.tv/30-Jul-2026/uefa-says-will-boycott-world-cup-fifa-pushes-private-investor-proposal) · 30 Jul 2026, 9:47 PM PKT · 68% identical wording to the newest filing > European football's governing body UEFA said Thursday it would boycott the World Cup should FIFA press ahead with its private investor plan. - **Dawn** — [UEFA says will boycott World Cup if FIFA pushes private investor proposal](https://www.dawn.com/news/2019521/uefa-says-will-boycott-world-cup-if-fifa-pushes-private-investor-proposal) · 30 Jul 2026, 9:34 PM PKT · 70% identical wording to the newest filing > European football’s governing body UEFA said on Thursday it would boycott the World Cup should FIFA press ahead with its private investor plan. “No UEFA national teams will participate in any FIFA competition for so long as these proposals remain alive, unless this proposal has been abandoned in its entirety and binding assurances have been given that FIFA will never again open its governance o... ### 29 Jul 2026 — FIFA proposes selling stakes in World Cup subsidiary, faces backlash (6 outlets) > Most outlets led with FIFA’s plan to sell up to 20% stakes in a $20 billion subsidiary managing the World Cup, offering member associations $40 million to support the proposal, with a deadline of September 19. Several also noted the backlash, including UEFA’s threat to boycott the World Cup if the plan proceeds and former FIFA president Sepp Blatter’s criticism of the move. While some headlines highlighted the financial incentives, others emphasized the controversy and opposition from key football bodies. - **Business Recorder** — [Ex-FIFA chief Blatter blasts plan to sell stake in World Cup to investors](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40432527/ex-fifa-chief-blatter-blasts-plan-to-sell-stake-in-world-cup-to-investors) · 30 Jul 2026, 1:00 PM PKT > ZURICH: Former FIFA President Sepp Blatter on Wednesday slammed the ‌world football governing body’s plans to create a $20 billion subsidiary to run the World Cup, saying the tournament was not a commercial asset that belonged to a few executives. Blatter, who was FIFA president for 17 years until 2015, ​said the idea put forward by his successor Gianni Infantino would take commercialisation of... - **Arab News Pakistan** — [UEFA says will boycott World Cup if FIFA pushes private investor proposal](https://www.arabnews.pk/node/2652838/sport) · 30 Jul 2026, 9:07 AM PKT · 64% identical wording to the newest filing > PARIS, France: European football’s governing body UEFA said Thursday it would boycott the World Cup should FIFA press ahead with its private investor plan. “No UEFA national teams will participate in any FIFA competition for so long as these proposals remain alive, unless this proposal has been abandoned in its entirety and binding assurances have been given that FIFA will never again open its ... - **Daily Times** — [FIFA plans to sell stakes in $20 billion subsidiary to run World Cup, angering UEFA](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1530577/fifa-plans-to-sell-stakes-in-20-billion-subsidiary-to-run-world-cup-angering-uefa/) · 30 Jul 2026, 4:24 AM PKT · 77% identical wording to the newest filing > FIFA said on Tuesday it plans to create a $20 billion subsidiary to run the World Cup and its other events and will offer stakes of up to ?20% in it to external investors, a move that provoked a furious response from UEFA, who accused world soccer’s governing body of putting the game’s “soul” up […] - **ARY News (English)** — [Ex-FIFA chief Sepp Blatter slams World Cup stake sale plan](https://arynews.tv/ex-fifa-chief-sepp-blatter-slams-world-cup-stake-sale-plan) · 29 Jul 2026, 11:10 PM PKT · 88% identical wording to the newest filing - **The News International** — [FIFA offers $40m to attract nation, back World Cup investment plan](https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1410614-fifa-offers-40m-to-attract-nation-back-world-cup-investment-plan) · 29 Jul 2026, 8:56 PM PKT · 71% identical wording to the newest filing > FIFA offers $40m to attract nation, back World Cup investment planFIFA President Gianni Infantino has written to all member associations offering up to $40 million if they back a controversial plan to sell minority stakes in the organization's major competitions, including the World Cup.Under a... - **24 News HD** — [FIFA issues deadline to members over plan to sell stakes in World Cup](https://www.24newshd.tv/29-Jul-2026/fifa-issues-deadline-members-plan-sell-stakes-world-cup) · 29 Jul 2026, 7:46 PM PKT · 67% identical wording to the newest filing > FIFA has told member associations they will each receive $40 million if they back a plan to sell stakes in major competitions -- but they must sign up by September 19. ### 28 Jul 2026 — FIFA plans to sell stake in World Cup subsidiary amid backlash (10 outlets) > Most outlets reported that FIFA plans to sell up to 20% of a new $20 billion subsidiary managing its tournaments, with several noting the move has drawn criticism, particularly from UEFA. While some headlines framed the plan as a way to fund global football, others highlighted the backlash and described the plan as controversial or as commercializing the sport. A few outlets also mentioned FIFA issuing a deadline to members regarding the stake sale. The emphasis on the financial details and the reaction varied, but the core elements of the stake sale and the criticism were widely covered. - **The News International** — [FIFA's 'sell the World Cup' controversial plan triggers global backlash including UEFA](https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1410598-fifas-sell-the-world-cup-controversial-plan-triggers-global-backlash-including-uefa) · 29 Jul 2026, 5:17 PM PKT > FIFA’s ‘sell the World Cup’ controversial plan triggers global backlash including UEFA FIFA and its president Gianni Infantino has been under fire after presenting a controversial plan to sell off part of FIFA to private investors with a $40 million incentive to accept. As... - **Daily Times** — [FIFA plan to sell World Cup stakes draws strong UEFA criticism](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1530337/fifa-plan-to-sell-world-cup-stakes-draws-strong-uefa-criticism/) · 29 Jul 2026, 5:11 PM PKT · 83% identical wording to the newest filing > FIFA has unveiled a proposal to sell minority stakes in the FIFA World Cup and other major tournaments to private investors, a move that has sparked strong opposition from UEFA. Under the plan, football’s world governing body would establish a new $20 billion subsidiary, FIFA Forward Enterprise, to manage the commercial rights of its flagship […] - **ARY News (English)** — [FIFA issues deadline to members over plan to sell $4 bn stake](https://arynews.tv/fifa-issues-deadline-to-members-over-plan-to-sell-4-bn-stake) · 29 Jul 2026, 4:52 PM PKT · 65% identical wording to the newest filing - **The Express Tribune** — [FIFA's plans to sell $4.2bn stake](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2620948/fifas-plans-to-sell-42bn-stake) · 29 Jul 2026, 2:51 PM PKT · 64% identical wording to the newest filing > The body plans to keep the majority stake despite the move - **BOL News** — [FIFA considers World Cup stake sale in $20 billion venture](https://www.bolnews.com/sports/fifa-considers-world-cup-stake-sale-in-20-billion-venture/) · 29 Jul 2026, 12:12 PM PKT · 68% identical wording to the newest filing > Private investors could buy minority stakes in new football venture. The post FIFA considers World Cup stake sale in $20 billion venture appeared first on BOL News. - **Business Recorder** — [FIFA plans to sell stakes in $20 billion subsidiary to run World Cup, angering UEFA](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40432346/fifa-plans-to-sell-stakes-in-20-billion-subsidiary-to-run-world-cup-angering-uefa) · 29 Jul 2026, 12:00 PM PKT · 80% identical wording to the newest filing > FIFA said on Tuesday it plans to create a $20 billion subsidiary to run the World Cup and its other events and will offer stakes of up to ​20% in it to external investors, a move that provoked a furious response from UEFA, who accused world soccer’s governing body of putting the game’s “soul” up for sale. Under the plan, ‌FIFA would establish FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) to oversee “commercial... - **Dunya News** — [FIFA plans to sell stakes in $20 billion subsidiary to run World Cup, angering UEFA](https://dunyanews.tv/en/Sports/965190-fifa-plans-to-sell-stakes-in-20-billion-subsidiary-to-run-world-cup-) · 29 Jul 2026, 9:15 AM PKT · 77% identical wording to the newest filing > FIFA plans a $20 billion subsidiary for its events, selling up to 20% to investors to fund global football, while UEFA condemned the move as commercializing the sport. - **Samaa** — [FIFA proposes selling World Cup stakes, sparking UEFA backlash](https://www.samaa.tv/2087354351-fifa-proposes-selling-world-cup-stakes-sparking-uefa-backlash) · 29 Jul 2026, 8:56 AM PKT · 83% identical wording to the newest filing > FIFA’s plan to sell minority stakes in a new $20bn World Cup venture has sparked criticism from UEFA, which says football should not be treated as a financial asset. - **24 News HD** — [FIFA says it hopes to sell $4.2bn stake in its tournaments](https://www.24newshd.tv/29-Jul-2026/fifa-says-hopes-sell-dollar-4-2bn-stake-tournaments) · 29 Jul 2026, 8:34 AM PKT · 66% identical wording to the newest filing > FIFA said Tuesday it plans to sell a stake in the business operations of the World Cup and its other competitions through the creation of a semi-private subsidiary. - **Dawn** — [FIFA says it hopes to sell $4.2bn stake in its tournaments](https://www.dawn.com/news/2019037/fifa-says-it-hopes-to-sell-42bn-stake-in-its-tournaments) · 28 Jul 2026, 11:44 PM PKT · 67% identical wording to the newest filing > FIFA said Tuesday it plans to sell a stake in the business operations of the World Cup and its other competitions through the creation of a semi-private subsidiary. 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