British Prime Minister Andy Burnham, who campaigned tirelessly for justice for the families of Hillsborough victims, was vehemently opposed to the proposal. "The World Cup is not a product. It is the greatest competition in world sport, and it was never anyone's to sell," he posted on X. CONCACAF, Central and North American football's governing body -- which includes the three co-hosts of the World Cup, USA, Canada and Mexico -- said it was "deeply concerned" at having not been consulted. The Asian Football Confederation -- one of whose members, Saudi Arabia, is to host the 2034 World Cup -- expressed their disappointment at not being informed of the plans.