FIFA scraps controversial deal to sell stakes in World Cup to private investors
- Posted on August 1, 2026
- By NPR
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FIFA scraps controversial deal to sell stakes in World Cup to private investors
FIFA abandoned a plan to create a commercial venture and then sell stakes to minority investors, just days after unveiling it. The plan drew sharp condemnation — and a boycott from European nations.
