FIFA, World Cup and Infantino

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Why is FIFA selling the World Cup? Gianni Infantino's controversial plan explained
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has brought forth a proposal to all of its 211 member associations to raise $20 billion through private investment by selling stakes in the top FIFA-run tournaments.

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Infantino’s World Cup private investment plan has drawn seismic FIFA backlash. Here’s what to know
FIFA official resigns in protest over World Cup investment plan as 3rd governing body rejects privatization
Pressure rises on Infantino and FIFA’s World Cup investor plan as adviser resigns and Asia opposes
Pressure on FIFA President Gianni Infantino and his divisive plan to sell World Cup profits to private equity grew Friday as his senior adviser who sat on a White House panel resigned and Asia’s socce...

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How world soccer is governed: FIFA, UEFA and the balance of power
FIFA President Gianni Infantino further isolated following senior advisor resignation and confederation revolts
UEFA nations agree to boycott World Cups over FIFA’s private investment plans
UEFA later confirmed the decision, with the organisation saying it and its members “unanimously and unequivocally reject FIFA’s proposal to transfer ownership interests in the World Cup and other FIFA...

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CONCACAF, UEFA nations reject Gianni Infantino's plan to sell World Cup stakes
European soccer teams vote to boycott World Cups over controversial FIFA investment plan

FIFA advances plans for 64-team World Cup review despite private investment backlash

FIFA has started a consultation process over an expansion of the men's World Cup to 64 teams, with documents seen by ESPN aiming for a decision by Aug. 14.

Where To Find The USA's Stars After Their 2026 FIFA World Cup Exit

A tournament run that the entire country rallied behind, the United States 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign will go down as nothing short of memorable. In their trek to a Group D win,

White House official says no weaponized drones seized during FIFA World Cup

WASHINGTON, July 31 (Reuters) - A White House official said Friday that no weaponized drones were seized among 700 unmanned aerial devices interdicted at U.S. FIFA World Cup venues and fan zones. "No weaponized drones were seized,

FIFA wants to sell part of its World Cup business to Trump-linked investors. Global soccer is in revolt.

UEFA — the European football association that includes powerhouses such as Spain, France, England and Germany — has unanimously threatened to boycott all FIFA competitions going forward.