UEFA and its 55 member nations have vowed to boycott all FIFA competitions—including men’s and women’s World Cups and the Club World Cup—if FIFA proceeds with its controversial plan to sell minority stakes in tournaments to private investors. The proposal, unveiled by FIFA president Gianni Infantino, was unanimously rejected at an emergency meeting, sparking outrage and deepening distrust in Infantino’s leadership. Concacaf, representing 41 nations, joined the opposition, reinforcing the global backlash. FIFA’s plan involves forming a new commercial entity, FIFA Forward Enterprise, with potential investors including venture capital firm Thrive Eternal, linked to Joshua Kushner. Infantino has offered $40 million to member associations that support the plan, with $20 million available by September 19. With 96 associations already opposed, the vote remains tight—requiring 106 of 211 member votes to pass—and the fallout could be felt as early as October’s Women’s World Cup play-offs. FIFA has yet to respond to UEFA’s firm stance, leaving the future of global football’s most iconic tournaments hanging in the balance.
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