On Friday, Carlos Cordeiro, FIFA’s senior advisor and right-hand man to its president, Gianni Infantino, announced his immediate resignation after rejecting the proposal to sell World Cup participation. The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) declared that its national federations will not participate in FIFA competitions, joining the opposition of confederations from Central America, the Caribbean, and Asia. The project envisions selling a 20% stake in FIFA Forward Enterprise to private investors, subject to approval by a majority of FIFA’s 211 member associations worldwide. He also criticized the requirement for federations to decide on such a far-reaching issue in just 50 days, calling the process irresponsible for the future of world football. #WorldCup2026 | The final whistle has blown, but the legacy of the 2026 FIFA World Cup will endure far beyond the trophy.