Off the PitchMirror FootballUnverified source· 30 Jul 2026
Former FA chiefs urge England to boycott 2030 World Cup
Several ex-FA bosses call for England to snub the tournament over FIFA's controversial investment plan.


England
team
Who
Former FA chiefs including David Bernstein
What
Urge England to boycott 2030 World Cup
Why
Response to Gianni Infantino's plan to sell stakes in FIFA tournaments
Reaction
UEFA, Asian and North American federations have condemned the proposal
What happened. Several former FA bosses have urged England to boycott the 2030 World Cup in protest of FIFA president Gianni Infantino's plan to sell stakes in major tournaments.
- FIFA's proposal creates a commercial subsidiary for main events.
- The FA says it was 'completely unaware' and 'deeply concerned'.
- David Bernstein previously took a public stand against FIFA.
The boycott call adds pressure on FIFA as federations worldwide unite in opposition.
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