CONCACAF — regional football confederation that rejected FIFA's private investment plan for World Cup operations in 2026.
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Citizen Digital
… CONCACAF, Central and North American football's governing body - which includes the three co-hosts of the World Cup, USA, Canada and Mexico - said it was "deeply concerned" at having not been consulted. …
Timeline: How FIFA's World Cup private investment plan implodedCitizen Digital
… The Asian Football Confederation (AFC), and North American and Caribbean federation (CONCACAF) also condemned the move. …
FIFA scraps private investment plan after backlashCitizen Digital
… Audio By Vocalize The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) joined UEFA and CONCACAF in condemning world football's governing body FIFA's proposed private investment plan, saying on Friday they were alarmed it had reached the point a "World Cup boycott has entered public discourse". …
FIFA plan hit by senior advisor resigning, AFC oppositionCitizen Digital
… "This says everything you need to know about this plan." CONCACAF said they "share the disappointment of many within our region and the game that this level of detail has been designed and shared publicly before any discussion with the relevant governance bodies and stakeholders …
What does Infantino's proposal to sell stakes in FIFA subsidiary entail?Citizen Digital
… The Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) have also expressed concern that the proposal was made public before FIFA's 211 member associations were fully consulted. …
UEFA says will boycott World Cup if FIFA pushes private investor proposalThe Standard
… "This is not something FIFA would ever entertain." It also said it had heard feedback from UEFA and CONCACAF, the governing body for football in North and Central America, which said all 41 of its member associations had rejected FIFA's proposal to sell a stake in the business op …
FIFA vows to go ahead with private investor proposalThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeThe Asian Football Confederation (AFC) joined UEFA and CONCACAF in condemning world football's governing body FIFA's proposed private investment plan, saying on Friday they were alarmed it had reached the point a "World Cup boycott has entered public discourse". …
Infantino's most senior advisor resigns, distances self from controversial FIFA planCitizen Digital
CONCACAF 'deeply concerned' by FIFA investment plans By AFP July 29, 2026 01:16 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter This combination of files pictures created on July 29, 2026 shows the FIFA logo during a press …
CONCACAF 'deeply concerned' by FIFA investment plansThe Standard
… CONCACAF, which governs North and Central American football, said it was "deeply concerned by the lack of due process". …
FIFA's plans to sell Sh540b stake in its tournaments widely criticisedCitizen Digital
… Victor Montagliani, president of the governing body for football in North and Central America and the Caribbean (Concacaf), said the suggestion "doesn't feel right" and he believes the expansion would damage "the broader football ecosystem". …
Infantino opens door to 64-team World CupFIFA president Gianni Infantino abandoned a proposed plan to allow private investment in the World Cup following widespread opposition, including from UEFA and other football stakeholders. The plan, which would have retained FIFA's majority share in a new entity while raising $4.2 billion, sparked a furious global backlash within days of being made public.
23 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
FIFA president Gianni Infantino abandoned a proposed plan to allow private investment in the World Cup following widespread opposition, including from UEFA and other football stakeholders. The plan, which would have retained FIFA's majority share in a new entity while raising $4.2 billion, sparked a furious global backlash within days of being made public.
23 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced the organization has abandoned a proposal to allow private investment in the World Cup following fierce opposition from football officials globally. The plan, floated on Tuesday, would have created a commercial subsidiary valued at $20 billion that could raise up to $4.2 billion.
1 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
FIFA president Gianni Infantino vowed to proceed with consultation on a proposed private investment plan for the World Cup despite opposition from the Asian Football Confederation, UEFA, and CONCACAF. Senior advisor Carlos Cordeiro resigned in protest, stating he "cannot stand by while FIFA considers selling a stake in the World Cup."
31 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
FIFA plans to create FIFA Forward Enterprise, a subsidiary bundling its money-making activities (broadcast rights, sponsorship, ticketing, licensing, event delivery) valued at around $20 billion, and would sell up to 20% stakes to outside investors while retaining majority control.
31 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
UEFA said Thursday it would boycott the World Cup if FIFA proceeds with private investor proposals, stating that no UEFA national teams will participate in any FIFA competition unless the proposal is abandoned and FIFA gives binding assurances it will never open governance or competitions to private ownership.
31 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
FIFA said on Friday it would continue consulting member associations on a proposed private investment plan for World Cup operations, even as UEFA pledged to boycott the World Cup and CONCACAF's 41 member associations rejected the proposal. FIFA's plan could raise up to $4.2 billion based on a $20 billion valuation of its commercial subsidiary FFE.
31 July 2026 · The Standard →
FIFA president Gianni Infantino's senior advisor Carlos Cordeiro resigned, opposing the organization's proposed private investment plan involving World Cup stakes. The Asian Football Confederation joined UEFA and CONCACAF in condemning the plan, noting that a World Cup boycott has entered public discourse.
31 July 2026 · The Standard →
CONCACAF followed UEFA in criticising FIFA's plans to sell a minority stake in its competitions, including the World Cup, through a semi-private subsidiary. FIFA said Tuesday it would retain a majority share in FIFA Forward Enterprise but hoped to raise $4.2 billion by selling minority, non-controlling interests to selected long-term investors.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
FIFA said Tuesday it would retain majority control of a new subsidiary (FIFA Forward Enterprise) while selling minority stakes to long-term investors to raise $4.2 billion, plans that CONCACAF and UEFA have criticised as crossing a line that football's governing institutions should not cross.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
FIFA president Gianni Infantino says the federation will examine a 64-team World Cup format after the 2026 tournament, citing the success of the current 48-team expansion and the need for the competition to be inclusive of all nations and regions.
13 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →