European nations vow FIFA World Cup boycott over Infantino's private equity plan as opposition spreads
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July 30, 2026
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GENEVA (AP) — European nations agreed Thursday to boycott the World Cup and all other FIFA competitions to protest Gianni Infantino’s plan to sell stakes in football’s biggest tournament to private equity investors.
The North American football body rejected his plan later the same day.
“UEFA and its national associations will not participate in FIFA competitions,” the European football body said after an urgent online meeting of its 55 member nations.
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