World Multimedia News📡 Al Jazeera EnglishBy Al Jazeera EnglishAug 1, 2026👁 4 views

FIFA scraps World Cup investment plan after global backlash

FIFA has abandoned plans to sell a minority stake in the commercial rights of the FIFA World Cup following strong opposition from football federations around the world. FIFA President Gianni Infantino said the proposal would not move forward after it became clear the project had created divisions among member associations and regional confederations. The plan had faced criticism from organizations including UEFA and other continental football bodies, raising concerns over the future commercial direction of world football. This report examines why the proposal was withdrawn, the resistance fro…