Gianni Infantino abandons plans to sell off stakes in World Cup after widespread backlash
- Posted on August 1, 2026
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Gianni Infantino abandons plans to sell off stakes in World Cup after widespread backlash
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has scrapped plans to sell a stake in the World Cup to private investors after a widespread backlash; FIFAs proposals were greeted with fierce criticism from UEFA, CONCACAF and the AFC; UEFA declares loss of confidence in Infantino
