Gianni Infantino has received backing from the Czech Republic over FIFA’s plan to sell parts of the World Cup (EPA)The president of the Czech Republic’s football association has backed FIFA president Gianni Infantino over his World Cup sell-off plan. UEFA has hit out at Infantino’s plan, claiming that ‘the soul and governance of football are not assets to trade’ and that the World Cup ‘is not FIFA’s to sell’. The Czech Republic participated at the World Cup this summer but finished bottom of Group A following defeats to Mexico and South Korea and a draw against South Africa. Why is FIFA's World Cup sell-off plan being opposed? FIFA’s aim is to increase revenue from future World Cup and Club World Cup tournaments.