FIFA President Gianni Infantino has come under growing pressure after abandoning his proposal to sell a stake in the World Cup to private investors. The plan unraveled when UEFA's 55-member nations collectively agreed to boycott the World Cup and all other FIFA competitions in protest. Additionally, CONCACAF and the Asian Football Confederation publicly opposed the investor plan, further isolating Infantino's initiative.

This development marks a significant setback for FIFA's efforts to involve private investment in the World Cup. The opposition from major football confederations highlights the challenges facing governance and financial strategies within international football.

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