European nations to boycott World Cup in protest at Fifa’s plans
- Posted on July 30, 2026
- By Financial Times
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European football federations have announced a coordinated boycott against FIFA's controversial commercial restructuring initiative, marking a significant setback for the organization's ambitious $20 billion stake sale strategy. This unified stance by UEFA member nations represents a critical challenge to FIFA's modernization plans and reflects growing tensions between governing bodies over governance and revenue distribution in international football.
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