Off the PitchDaily Mail FootballUnverified source· 29 Jul 2026
FA 'deeply concerned' as FIFA plans to sell World Cup stakes
FIFA's secret plan to sell parts of the World Cup to private investors has left the FA in the dark.
Who
FIFA
What
Plans to sell stakes in World Cup to private investors
Value
Around £15 billion
FA reaction
Deeply concerned, unaware of proposal
What happened. FIFA is considering selling parts of the World Cup to private investors and forming a new company, a deal worth around £15 billion, which has drawn strong criticism from the FA.
- Infantino could become commissioner of the new company after 2031, earning over $50m a year.
- JPMorgan is handling the process; Trump administration consulted.
- FIFA plans to give each of 211 member associations a £15m stake.
“We were completely unaware of this proposal and have no substantive details.”
— FA spokesperson
FIFA promises full transparency; FA will comment once details are shared.
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