Posted in: Sports, streaming, TV | Tagged: FIFA, soccer, World Cup55 UEFA Members Vote to Boycott World Cup Over FIFA Financial PlansFIFA president Gianni Infantino faces a World Cup boycott by all 55 UEFA member associations if he continues with private investing plans. Article Summary All 55 UEFA member associations voted to boycott FIFA competitions if Gianni Infantino pursues private investment in the World Cup. The FIFA World Cup, UEFA argues, is not for sale, and Europe will resist any move toward investor control. We unanimously and unequivocally reject FIFA's proposal to transfer ownership interests in the World Cup and other FIFA competitions to private investors. Statement on behalf of UEFA and its 55 National Associations — UEFA (@UEFA) July 30, 2026The moment external investors acquire ownership interests in FIFA competitions, football changes forever.