As FIFA doubles down on its controversial World Cup plans and countries threaten to boycott, the 2027 Women's World Cup could be the first major tournament affected. That's a problem for women's soccer.
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Infantino's World Cup battle risks undermining years of progress in women's soccer
As FIFA doubles down on its controversial World Cup plans and countries threaten to boycott, the 2027 Women's World Cup could be the first major tournament affected. That's a problem for women's soccer.
Published July 31, 2026, 10:04 PM
Updated July 31, 2026, 10:38 PM3.3K
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