Football NewsBBC SportUnverified source· 31 Jul 2026
AFC joins Uefa and Concacaf in opposing Fifa investment plan
The AFC's opposition deals a major blow to Fifa's proposal to sell stakes in its competitions to private investors.
Who
Asian Football Confederation
What
Opposes Fifa's plan to sell stakes in competitions
When
Friday statement
Where
AFC statement
What happened. The AFC issued a statement opposing Fifa's proposal to sell stakes in its competitions to private investors, saying it stands in solidarity with Uefa and Concacaf.
- AFC says plan cannot achieve broad consensus and unity.
- Fifa World Cup derives strength from all Confederations.
- Opposition makes approval unlikely if put to a vote.
“Any proposal that risks undermining the unity and universal character of the competition must be reconsidered.”
— Asian Football Confederation
With AFC, Uefa, and Concacaf opposed, Fifa's plan faces significant hurdles.
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