Off the PitchGiveMeSportUnverified sourceVia Hal Fish· 15 Aug 2026
France to Break Ranks, Work with Infantino in UEFA Boycott
A former World Cup-winning nation is set to defy UEFA and align with FIFA's president.
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Working with Gianni Infantino, plan to betray UEFA boycott
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Reported Aug 15, 2026
What happened. France are reportedly working with FIFA president Gianni Infantino and plan to break ranks with UEFA's boycott.
- France are former World Cup winners.
- They are set to stand by Infantino.
- This move would betray the UEFA boycott.
This could shift the balance of power in football governance, with a major nation siding with FIFA.
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