UEFA to boycott World Cup in protest of Fifa’s private investors plan
- Posted on July 30, 2026
- By South China Morning Post
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In brief
European football's governing body signals potential withdrawal from FIFA's World Cup following disagreement over privatization efforts. The controversy centers on a proposed investment structure involving a US-based venture capital firm linked to the Trump administration. This development highlights rising tensions between UEFA and FIFA regarding commercial governance and institutional autonomy in international football administration.
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UEFA to boycott World Cup in protest of Fifa’s private investors plan
The core investor would be a US investment firm created by Joshua Kushner, the brother of US President Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner.
