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UEFA, CONCACAF and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) issued a joint open letter on Monday accusing FIFA President Gianni Infantino of a "fundamental breach of trust" over his <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.verity.news/story/2026/fifa-scraps-b-world-cup-selloff-plan">now-abandoned plan to sell a 20% stake in World Cup</a> commercial rights to private investors for roughly $4.2 billion.

UEFA, CONCACAF and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) issued a joint open letter on Monday accusing FIFA President Gianni Infantino of a "fundamental breach of trust" over his now-abandoned plan to sell a 20% stake in World Cup commercial rights to private investors for roughly $4.2 billion.

The letter, co-signed by UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin, AFC president Salman Bin Ibrahim Al-Khalifa and CONCACAF president Victor Montagliani, called for a fully independent review of the episode — one in which FIFA and its staff would play no role.

The letter, co-signed by UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin, AFC president Salman Bin Ibrahim Al-Khalifa and CONCACAF president Victor Montagliani, called for a fully independent review of the episode — one in which FIFA and its staff would play no role.

The three confederations criticized a FIFA emergency meeting held in Morocco, noting that only one elected official was present and that no FIFA Council members or member associations were invited to attend.

The three confederations criticized a FIFA emergency meeting held in Morocco, noting that only one elected official was present and that no FIFA Council members or member associations were invited to attend.

U.S. Soccer, Canada Soccer, the Caribbean Football Union and the Central American Football Union issued a separate statement backing the confederations and calling for "meaningful change" to strengthen FIFA's governance, transparency and accountability.

U.S. Soccer, Canada Soccer, the Caribbean Football Union and the Central American Football Union issued a separate statement backing the confederations and calling for "meaningful change" to strengthen FIFA's governance, transparency and accountability.

Norwegian Football Federation president Lise Klaveness called for Infantino to step down immediately, while the English Football Association withdrew its support for his re-election, scheduled for March. Nearly 70 of FIFA's 211 member associations have publicly stated they will vote for Infantino.

Norwegian Football Federation president Lise Klaveness called for Infantino to step down immediately, while the English Football Association withdrew its support for his re-election, scheduled for March. Nearly 70 of FIFA's 211 member associations have publicly stated they will vote for Infantino.

The Confederation of African Football backed Infantino on behalf of its 54 members, and CONCACAF member Mexico also expressed support, along with South American nations Argentina, Paraguay, Ecuador and Bolivia.

The Confederation of African Football backed Infantino on behalf of its 54 members, and CONCACAF member Mexico also expressed support, along with South American nations Argentina, Paraguay, Ecuador and Bolivia.

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UEFA, CONCACAF and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) issued a joint open letter on Monday accusing FIFA President Gianni Infantino of a "fundamental breach of trust" over his now-abandoned plan to sell a 20% stake in World Cup commercial rights to private investors for roughly $4.2 billion.

The Confederation of African Football backed Infantino on behalf of its 54 members, and CONCACAF member Mexico also expressed support, along with South American nations Argentina, Paraguay, Ecuador and Bolivia. UEFA warned FIFA that all documents related to the abandoned plan must be preserved.

The Confederation of African Football backed Infantino on behalf of its 54 members, and CONCACAF member Mexico also expressed support, along with South American nations Argentina, Paraguay, Ecuador and Bolivia. UEFA warned FIFA that all documents related to the abandoned plan must be preserved.

Infantino's attempt to sell a stake in the FIFA World Cup without meaningful consultation was a profound betrayal of the institutions football depends on. UEFA, the AFC and Concacaf are right to demand accountability — a compressed timeline designed to limit scrutiny isn't an oversight, it's a deliberate power grab. Football belongs to the game's entire family, not one individual who believes the sport is answerable to him.

Infantino's attempt to sell a stake in the FIFA World Cup without meaningful consultation was a profound betrayal of the institutions football depends on. UEFA, the AFC and Concacaf are right to demand accountability — a compressed timeline designed to limit scrutiny isn't an oversight, it's a deliberate power grab. Football belongs to the game's entire family, not one individual who believes the sport is answerable to him.

Infantino still has real backing from CAF, Argentina and Mexico, exposing this revolt as a factional power struggle dressed up as principled governance reform. UEFA threatening to boycott tournaments hurts players and fans — not just FIFA leadership. Organizing breakaway competitions isn't protecting football's integrity, it's fragmenting the global game to settle a political score.

Infantino still has real backing from CAF, Argentina and Mexico, exposing this revolt as a factional power struggle dressed up as principled governance reform. UEFA threatening to boycott tournaments hurts players and fans — not just FIFA leadership. Organizing breakaway competitions isn't protecting football's integrity, it's fragmenting the global game to settle a political score.

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Infantino's attempt to sell a stake in the FIFA World Cup without meaningful consultation was a profound betrayal of the institutions football depends on. Football belongs to the game's entire family, not one individual who believes the sport is answerable solely to him. Infantino's tenure will be remembered for shameless profiteering and shady deals meant to preserve power.

Infantino's attempt to sell a stake in the FIFA World Cup without meaningful consultation was a profound betrayal of the institutions football depends on. Football belongs to the game's entire family, not one individual who believes the sport is answerable solely to him. Infantino's tenure will be remembered for shameless profiteering and shady deals meant to preserve power.

Infantino still has real backing from CAF, Argentina and Mexico, exposing this revolt as a factional power struggle dressed up as principled governance reform. UEFA clearly resents Infantino expanding the sport outside traditional markets and diluting Europe's sway. These confederations have turned a simple disagreement over the World Cup proposal into a crisis.

Infantino still has real backing from CAF, Argentina and Mexico, exposing this revolt as a factional power struggle dressed up as principled governance reform. UEFA clearly resents Infantino expanding the sport outside traditional markets and diluting Europe's sway. These confederations have turned a simple disagreement over the World Cup proposal into a crisis.

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