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FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during a news conference at the stadium in Mexico City, Wednesday, June 10, 2026,

Video. European football lashes out over FIFA's 'plan to sell the World Cup'

Updated: 29/07/2026 - 19:30 GMT+2

FIFA's plan to bring private investors into the World Cup has sparked backlash from European football fans, politicians and federations, who accuse the move of being a sellout. Infantino has set a September deadline for the proposal, while UEFA vows to sink the plans.

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