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FIFA — international football governing body proposing to sell private investor stakes in World Cup operations through a new commercial subsidiary, facing boycott threats from UEFA and other continental confederations.
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… NASA has already sent a FIFA ball to the International Space Station as the US jointly hosts the 2026 tournament with Mexico and Canada. …
NASA vows to send ball to the Moon if US wins World CupThe Standard
… The game watched by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and FIFA President Gianni Infantino was played to the backdrop of a cacophony of noise from Colombian fans.Colombia should have opened the scoring early on but Jhon Cordoba headed over from close range after being brilliantly …
Colombia and Portugal through to World Cup last 32 after thrilling drawCitizen Digital
FIFA gives green light for rainbow flags at Egypt v Iran World Cup clash By Reuters June 27, 2026 12:00 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter A person holds a rainbow flag in Tacoma, Washington, U.S. …
FIFA gives green light for rainbow flags at Egypt v Iran World Cup clashCitizen Digital
FIFA opens way for Russia youth team to enter competition By AFP June 25, 2026 10:10 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize More than four years after the start of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, F …
FIFA opens way for Russia youth team to enter competitionCitizen Digital
… Investigative outlet Inkyfada alleged that there was an "unofficial quota policy" that saw some local players called up only "to satisfy major clubs in the domestic league and ensure that each received their share of FIFA compensation". …
Tunisia's short-lived World Cup experience lays bare deep dysfunctionsCitizen Digital
… Bosnia were celebrating later Wednesday when FIFA confirmed they had qualified as one of the best of the eight third-placed teams, their four-point haul proving enough to send them through into the knockout stages for the first time. …
Brazil advance at World Cup, history for South Africa, Canada, BosniaCitizen Digital
… He has previously said Iran is the "most oppressed team in the World Cup." Several teams in this World Cup have arrived in their host city the day before their match, which is standard procedure under FIFA regulations, which nonetheless allow for arrival two days in advance "in e …
US eases rules on Iran team for Game 3 of World CupCitizen Digital
… (Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP) Audio By Vocalize When Brazil faces Scotland in the World Cup on Wednesday, the South American team's goalkeeper Alisson Becker will be dressed in a green kit -- not the red one originally approved by FIFA. …
Red or green? For Brazil, the politics of World Cup kits matterCitizen Digital
… (Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP) Audio By Vocalize When Brazil faces Scotland in the World Cup on Wednesday, the South American team's goalkeeper Alisson Becker will be dressed in a green kit -- not the red one originally approved by FIFA. …
Red or green? For Brazil, the politics of World Cup kits matterThe Standard
… After worldwide condemnation and a fruitless formal complaint by Algeria, FIFA decided that in subsequent tournaments the final two games in each group would be played simultaneously.But the expansion to a 48-team tournament, and with it the return for the first time since 1994 o …
Ghosts of Gijon linger as new World Cup format encourages collusionFIFA is considering expanding the World Cup from 48 to 64 teams for the 2030 edition and plans to appoint an independent agency to assess the impact of this expansion on the tournament.
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FIFA is considering expanding the World Cup from 48 to 64 teams for the 2030 edition and plans to appoint an independent agency to assess the impact of this expansion on the tournament.
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U.S. President Donald Trump said he did not speak with FIFA President Gianni Infantino about FIFA's plan to create a $20 billion subsidiary and offer stakes of up to 20% to external investors. A vehicle founded by Joshua Kushner, brother of Trump's son-in-law, is expected to lead the proposed investor group.
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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.
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British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Friday that Gianni Infantino was "the wrong man" to lead FIFA following the launch of a controversial plan to sell stakes in competitions to private investors, calling the proposal "an outrageous suggestion."
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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."
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Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso said football must be kept out of private hands and remain "for the people," backing UEFA's opposition to FIFA's proposal to sell stakes in a commercial subsidiary that would run the World Cup.
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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 →
FIFA said Friday it will proceed with stakeholder consultation on a proposed private investment plan, dismissing what it called "incorrect media reports." UEFA responded by threatening to boycott the World Cup if FIFA presses ahead, stating that no UEFA national teams will participate in FIFA competitions while the private ownership proposals remain.
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 has proposed selling a private stake in the World Cup, triggering escalating conflict within the global football community just 24 hours after the announcement.
31 July 2026 · The Standard →
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 →
Atletico Madrid has lodged a complaint with FIFA against Barcelona, alleging the Catalan club made prohibited contact with Argentina striker Julian Alvarez to encourage him to leave. Alvarez said during the World Cup it would be "the best thing for everyone" for Atletico to let him leave, as Barcelona pursues the transfer.
30 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
FIFA President Gianni Infantino defended a proposal to create a private subsidiary to commercialize the World Cup, characterizing it as "an opportunity but not an obligation" and arguing it would direct more football's commercial value to parts of the game that need it most.
30 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
FIFA opened proceedings into Argentina players for their behaviour after losing the 2026 World Cup final to Spain 1–0 after extra time, with several Argentina players and staff confronting Spanish rivals after the match in New York.
30 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Confederation of African Football has called on its members to review FIFA's plan to sell stakes in major competitions including the World Cup through a new commercial subsidiary. FIFA aims to raise up to $4.2 billion by allowing private investors to acquire minority stakes in the entity.
30 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter has criticised FIFA's plan to create a $20 billion subsidiary to run the World Cup, saying the tournament is not a commercial asset and warning that turning FIFA into a profit-oriented structure would cause it to lose its soul.
30 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
FIFA's proposals to sell stakes in major competitions and create a commercial subsidiary have drawn criticism from UEFA, but football finance experts say smaller member associations could be attracted by significant funding gains, including a potential initial windfall of $20 million each.
30 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
FIFA has told member associations they will each receive $40 million if they back a plan to sell stakes in major competitions including the World Cup, with a September 19 deadline. The proposal has drawn criticism from UEFA and other bodies over commercializing major football events.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 announced plans to raise $4.2 billion by selling minority stakes in FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE), a semi-private subsidiary that will control its World Cup and other competitions business operations, while retaining a majority share itself.
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 →
EU sports chief Glenn Micallef on Wednesday criticized FIFA's plans to sell a stake in its competitions by creating a semi-private subsidiary, warning of "relentless commercialisation" and potential conflicts of interest when FIFA's regulatory powers become aligned with private investors' financial interests.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
FIFA has told member associations they will each receive $40 million if they back a plan to sell stakes in major competitions including the World Cup, with a September 19 deadline for sign-up. The proposal, which would see FIFA set up a commercial subsidiary to run events, has sparked backlash from UEFA and the Asian Football Confederation, with some describing it as "pure bribery."
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
England's Football Association said it was "deeply concerned about the lack of process and governance" after FIFA announced plans to sell stakes in its major competitions through a commercial subsidiary. UEFA and British Prime Minister Andy Burnham also objected to the proposals, with Burnham stating that "football does not belong to investors."
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
After Kenya's 4-0 loss to Morocco in their opening WAFCON Group A match, former captain Doreen Nabwire has called on fans to support the team, saying they can still turn things around in remaining matches against Senegal and Algeria.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has responded to World Cup critics in an open letter, claiming they were "spreading hate and false rumours" and arguing the tournament delivered "only joy and happiness" despite controversies over ticket pricing and visa issues.
27 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
FIFA president Gianni Infantino dismissed World Cup critics in an open letter, saying they were "spreading hate and false rumours" while the tournament delivered "only joy and happiness" marked by 100% safety and security. The tournament faced pre-competition controversies including high ticket prices, visa issues, and geopolitical tensions across the three host nations.
27 July 2026 · The Standard →
The International Olympic Committee has rejected a complaint filed by human rights NGO FairSquare against FIFA president Gianni Infantino for alleged breaches of rules on political neutrality. The IOC Ethics Commission said the complaint falls outside its jurisdiction, noting that international federations maintain independence in their governance.
25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Spain head coach Luis De la Fuente called the behaviour of several Argentina players and coaching staff "unacceptable" and "intolerable" after they confronted Spanish players following Spain's 1–0 victory in extra time in the World Cup final in New York last Sunday.
24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →