Gianni Infantino tells countries: Agree to World Cup sale plan or miss extra funding
- Posted on July 29, 2026
- By The Times
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino has issued an ultimatum to national football associations, establishing September 19 as the critical deadline for approving a major commercial asset sale initiative. The proposal promises substantial financial benefits, potentially generating $10 billion in revenue if member nations ratify the plan. However, rejecting the agreement would result in significantly reduced funding of approximately $2.7 billion, creating considerable financial incentive for associations to support the initiative.
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