Uefa to boycott World Cups if Fifa plans approved

Uefa says "the World Cup is not for sale" after its 55 member associations vote to boycott future tournaments if Fifa and its president, Gianni Infantino, do not back down on their investment proposals.

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European nations have agreed to boycott the World Cup if Gianni Infantino goes ahead with selling off part of the tournament to private investors.

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BBC Published 30 July 2026

Uefa to boycott World Cups if Fifa plans approved

Sky Published 30 July 2026

UEFA to boycott World Cup - read statement in full

European nations have agreed to boycott the World Cup if Gianni Infantino goes ahead with selling off part of the tournament to private investors.

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