North American soccer body rejects Infantino’s plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private equity investors

North American soccer body rejects Infantino’s plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private equity investors

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“UEFA and its national associations will not participate in FIFA competitions,” UEFA said after the meeting. The next FIFA event on the calendar is the Women's Under-20 World Cup, which will be held in Poland from September 5.

A source close to Joshua Kushner's firm tells CBS News there's no politics behind FIFA's bid to draw private investment, but Europe's soccer powerhouses are crying foul.

The strategy meeting was called to counter FIFA president Infantino’s offer of US$20 million to each of FIFA's 211 global members that has to be accepted by mid-September.

UEFA member countries agree to boycott FIFA competitions in protest at private equity plan for World Cup.

Gianni Infantino’s plan to sell stakes in FIFA’s commercial operations to private investors faces fierce opposition from UEFA, which could potentially have enough votes to block the proposal.

The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) announced on Tuesday its intention to create a commercial company to maximize its revenues, especially from the World Cup. The move has drawn criticism, notably from UEFA, which condemned what it called the 'sale' of football.

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - FIFA World Cup 2026 Draw - John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, D.C., U.S. - December 5, 2025 FIFA President Gianni Infantino arrives on the red carpet ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Draw REUTERS/Brian Snyder/File Photo 30 Jul 2026 03:31AM Jul

A proposal to privatize FIFA's commercial operations is the latest episode to draw criticism from Brussels officials and lawmakers.

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EUROPEAN countries could boycott the World Cup if Fifa's president decides to flog a chunk of the federation. Gianni Infantino is plotting to launch a sister company and sell stakes to private investors, it emerged on Tuesday. The outlandish scheme would see Fifa Forward Enterprise govern the World Cup and Club World C

Controversial plans to sell stakes in the FIFA World Cup to private investors have sparked a furious response from football authorities and politicians. UEFA, the body that governs European football, took the unprecedented step of releasing a statement condemning FIFA’s plan, which involves creating a new entity that w

The governing body for North America is ‘deeply concerned’ by Fifa’s plan to sell lucrative stakes in its tournaments

Association was unaware of Infantino’s plans ‘We are deeply concerned by the lack of due process’ Concacaf has joined Uefa in criticising Fifa’s plan to sell off stakes in the World Cup to private investors. In a strongly worded statement the Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football

2 min readJul 29, 2026 12:53 PM IST FIFA added that each of its 211 member associations (MAs) would be given the chance to take a one-off stake of 20 million dollars in the FFE. (AP Photo)European football’s governing body, UEFA, on Tuesday issued a stern threat to FIFA after reports surfaced that FIFA was seeking priv

Fifa's Infantino plans to sell stakes in World Cup  thenationalnews.com

FIFA president Gianni Infantino earns more criticism after unveiling a brazen plan to "unleash the commercial potential" of the World Cup.

Casey Wasserman’s Talent Agency to Buy Out His Stake Using Private-Equity Financing  WSJ

The move concludes a tumultuous few months for the management and production company.

FIFA has a complex plan to sell chunks of its commercial rights to the World Cup to minority investors, including a firm run by Joshua Kushner, the brother of Jared Kushner.

FIFA aims to raise billions by selling stake to private investors  USA Today

He's just presided over a World Cup regarded as the most commercialised in history.

Here's what to know about the controversial proposal that raises questions about the future of the World Cup

Gianni Infantino stands to make millions if he's able to complete a deal.

FIFA is planning to sell a significant minority stake in a new commercial entity with a valuation of about €17.5 billion ($20 billion).

World Cup for sale: Gianni Infantino’s plan to sell stakes in tournament  The Times