World game at war: why some European nations have threatened a World Cup boycott

A little over a week since the 2026 men’s World Cup final, world soccer appears on the brink of war. The main battleground is a proposal from FIFA president Gianni Infantino to sell off a key function of the not-for-profit association. It has even led to a threat from some European nations to boycott upcoming World Cups. So, why is Infantino’s proposal so controversial and why are so many nations against the plan? The FIFA Forward Enterprise Infantino’s idea is to create a $US20 billion (A$29…