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The AFC expresses deep concern over FIFA's proposed $20 billion commercial subsidiary plan, urging institutional reform amid fears of a World Cup boycott.
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business
FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s plan to sell a minority stake in the World Cup has sparked controversy in Asia, revealing a rift between the Asian Football Confederation and its member associations.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 31, 2026, 4:05 AM
world
Europe’s football governing body opposes FIFA’s plan to sell a stake in the World Cup, warning it will boycott future tournaments if the proposal proceeds.
Africanews | Jul 31, 2026, 6:46 AM
world
UEFA unanimously opposes FIFA's plan to sell a minority stake in a new commercial subsidiary, threatening to boycott the World Cup and other FIFA competitions.
Deutsche Welle | Jul 31, 2026, 5:43 AM
world
The regional football body for North America, Central America, and the Caribbean expressed concerns over FIFA's proposal, citing governance and procedural issues.
CNA Latest News | Jul 30, 2026, 7:58 PM
world
UEFA and its 55 member associations have collectively decided to boycott all FIFA tournaments in response to FIFA's proposal to sell a stake in the World Cup to private investors, citing concerns over governance and the commercialization of football.
CNA Latest News | Jul 30, 2026, 7:10 PM
general
European soccer's governing body UEFA has declared it will boycott FIFA competitions, including the 2030 World Cup, in response to FIFA's proposed privatization of the World Cup through the FIFA Forward Enterprise plan.
Fox News Latest | Jul 30, 2026, 6:40 PM
world
UEFA and its 55 member associations unanimously oppose FIFA’s proposal to transfer ownership interests in the World Cup and other competitions to private investors, warning of a boycott if the plan proceeds.
CNA Latest News | Jul 30, 2026, 5:37 PM
world
FIFA plans to create a $20bn subsidiary for the World Cup, offering up to 20% stakes to investors amid criticism from regional football bodies.
Al Jazeera | Jul 30, 2026, 8:25 AM
world
FIFA's plan to create a subsidiary for selling a minority stake in the World Cup has sparked widespread opposition within the football community.
Deutsche Welle | Jul 29, 2026, 9:21 PM
world
FIFA proposes creating a new commercial entity, FIFA Forward Enterprise, to raise funds from private investors, aiming to boost global football investment despite criticism from UEFA.
Deutsche Welle | Jul 28, 2026, 6:12 PM
world
FIFA’s proposal to package the World Cup’s commercial rights into a $20 billion company and sell a stake to private investors has drawn sharp rebuke from football authorities and political leaders.
CNA Latest News | Jul 30, 2026, 10:56 PM
world
European and North/Central American football associations unite against Fifa’s plan to invite private investment in World Cup competitions.
BBC World | Jul 30, 2026, 9:10 PM
general
European football's governing body UEFA and member associations vow to boycott FIFA competitions unless plans to sell stakes to private investors are fully abandoned.
NPR News | Jul 30, 2026, 4:53 PM
world
In response to FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s proposal to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors, UEFA and its member federations have unanimously decided to boycott all FIFA competitions.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 30, 2026, 4:46 PM
world
European football's governing body, UEFA, has unanimously agreed to boycott FIFA events if plans to sell stakes in the World Cup proceed, while FIFA has also charged Argentina over discriminatory conduct during the 2026 tournament.
Al Jazeera | Jul 30, 2026, 2:05 PM
world
Fifa revealed plans to create a subsidiary company to oversee aspects of the World Cup, with a 20% ownership stake available to private investors.
Al Jazeera | Jul 29, 2026, 10:25 PM
world
Sepp Blatter, former FIFA president, opposes the football body's proposal to create a $20 billion subsidiary for the World Cup, warning it risks turning the tournament into a commercial investment product.
Al Jazeera | Jul 29, 2026, 5:13 PM
world
The European football body UEFA criticizes FIFA's plan to form a commercial company involving private investors, including the Kushner family, to manage the World Cup.
ABC Australia News | Jul 29, 2026, 1:15 AM
world
FIFA announces plans to sell up to 20% stakes in the World Cup and other football events, sparking tensions with UEFA.
Al Jazeera | Jul 29, 2026, 12:55 AM%22%2F%3E%0A%20%20%3Cpath%20d%3D%22M0%20706%20L1536%20432%20L1536%201024%20L0%201024%20Z%22%20fill%3D%22%23f4f1e8%22%20opacity%3D%220.18%22%2F%3E%0A%20%20%3Cpath%20d%3D%22M1060%200%20L1536%200%20L1536%201024%20L1250%201024%20Z%22%20fill%3D%22%23087d76%22%20opacity%3D%220.38%22%2F%3E%0A%20%20%3Crect%20x%3D%2284%22%20y%3D%2288%22%20width%3D%22210%22%20height%3D%2218%22%20fill%3D%22%23087d76%22%2F%3E%0A%20%20%3Ctext%20x%3D%2284%22%20y%3D%22164%22%20fill%3D%22%23ffffff%22%20font-family%3D%22Arial%2C%20Helvetica%2C%20sans-serif%22%20font-size%3D%2264%22%20font-weight%3D%22900%22%3EWORLD%3C%2Ftext%3E%0A%3C%2Fsvg%3E)
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Iran congratulates Spain on winning the 2026 World Cup, linking the victory to global opposition against US and Israeli policies.
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world
The 2026 FIFA World Cup final in New Jersey features title-holders Argentina facing Spain, with a unique battle between the tournament’s top attack and best defence.
Al Jazeera | Jul 18, 2026, 2:27 PM%22%2F%3E%0A%20%20%3Cpath%20d%3D%22M0%20706%20L1536%20432%20L1536%201024%20L0%201024%20Z%22%20fill%3D%22%23f7d56b%22%20opacity%3D%220.18%22%2F%3E%0A%20%20%3Cpath%20d%3D%22M1060%200%20L1536%200%20L1536%201024%20L1250%201024%20Z%22%20fill%3D%22%23d01f2f%22%20opacity%3D%220.38%22%2F%3E%0A%20%20%3Crect%20x%3D%2284%22%20y%3D%2288%22%20width%3D%22210%22%20height%3D%2218%22%20fill%3D%22%23d01f2f%22%2F%3E%0A%20%20%3Ctext%20x%3D%2284%22%20y%3D%22164%22%20fill%3D%22%23ffffff%22%20font-family%3D%22Arial%2C%20Helvetica%2C%20sans-serif%22%20font-size%3D%2264%22%20font-weight%3D%22900%22%3EWORLD%3C%2Ftext%3E%0A%3C%2Fsvg%3E)
world
As the FIFA World Cup 2026 approaches its conclusion, top players like Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe are favored for individual awards, with voting set to close before the final match.
Al Jazeera | Jul 17, 2026, 4:35 AM
world
The iconic shirt worn by Brazilian football legend Pele during his two-goal performance in the 1958 World Cup final sold at auction for $4.9 million, marking the highest price ever for Pele memorabilia.
Al Jazeera | Jul 17, 2026, 3:58 AM