Sky News reported Aug. 1 that FIFA president Gianni Infantino has abandoned plans to sell partial ownership stakes in the World Cup and other FIFA competitions. Infantino said the proposal provoked serious divisions and will not be taken forward. He

2026-08-01

Sky News reported Aug. 1 that FIFA president Gianni Infantino has abandoned plans to sell partial ownership stakes in the World Cup and other FIFA competitions. Infantino said the proposal provoked serious divisions and will not be taken forward. He plans to reconvene stakeholders in the coming weeks and months to seek alternative measures to support global football development, with emphasis on countries most in need.