Football NewsGiveMeSportUnverified source· 30 Jul 2026
CONCACAF Rejects Infantino's World Cup Sale Plan
41 CONCACAF members unite to block FIFA's proposed minority stake sale.
Who
CONCACAF members
What
Rejected FIFA World Cup sale plan
Proposer
Gianni Infantino
Context
After UEFA boycott
What happened. CONCACAF have rejected Gianni Infantino's plans to sell a minority stake in the FIFA World Cup, following a similar boycott by UEFA.
- A statement was released on behalf of all 41 CONCACAF members.
- The rejection follows UEFA's earlier opposition to the plan.
The decision leaves Infantino's proposal without support from two major confederations.
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