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.
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FIFA scraps World Cup sell-off plan after backlash
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.
Published August 1, 2026, 12:40 AM
Updated August 1, 2026, 1:14 AM4.8K
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