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World game at war: why some European nations have threatened a World Cup boycott

A little over a week since the 2026 men’s World Cup final, world soccer appears on the brink of war.

The Conversation · Jul 30

FA want more details on FIFA World Cup investor plan

FIFA members have been given a deadline to accept a one-off payment that will open the way for a project to involve private investors in the World Cup.

AAP · Jul 30

Can anyone really stop FIFA's 'all-powerful' leader, Gianni Infantino?

As Gianni Infantino's plan to sell off stakes in FIFA competitions sparks outrage, Graeme McGarry speaks to an expert who fears no one can stop…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 30

Inside rogue agent Gianni Infantino’s secret plan to sell off the World Cup

IN FOCUS: Not even Infantino’s inner circle or closest advisors at Fifa knew about his privatisation project, writes Miguel Delaney – and were angered when the news emerged

The Independent UK · Jul 29

FIFA's $20 Billion World Cup Plan Sparks Global Backlash. UEFA Says Tournament 'Is Not FIFA's To Sell'

FIFA's ambitious plan to bring private investors into the commercial operations of the FIFA World Cup has ignited one of the biggest governance disputes in modern soccer.

International Business Times · Jul 29

Uefa to discuss World Cup boycott after controversial Fifa plan

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The Independent UK · Jul 29

Morning Mail: headwinds for green revolution, Football Australia’s Fifa deadline, Fauci takes the fifth

Anti-wind campaigns eat into popular support for renewable power sources; federation must decide whether or not to join World Cup selloff

The Guardian - AU · Jul 29

FIFA Open Multiple Argentina Investigations Over World Cup Disciplinary Breaches

From players to the soccer federation, Argentina is under FIFA investigation for a wide array of reasons.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 29

SFA chiefs to attend emergency UEFA summit amid controversial Gianni Infantino plans

Scottish FA (SFA) President Mike Mulraney and Chief Executive Ian Maxwell will take part in an emergency UEFA summit

The National (Scotland) · Jul 29

Uefa calls emergency meeting as opposition to Fifa plan hardens

Uefa’s 55 members will meet on Thursday afternoon to discuss a coordinated response to Gianni Infantino’s plan to sell off a stake in the World Cup

The Guardian - UK · Jul 29