# FIFA's World Cup Sale Plan Dies | Belfast News

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Published: 2026-08-01T14:59:10+00:00
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FIFA’s controversial plan to sell World Cup commercial rights to private investors has been scrapped after fierce backlash from UEFA, the Football Association, and others who called it secretive, shabby, and a betrayal of transparency promises. With three confederations opposing it and UEFA threatening to boycott FIFA events, Infantino’s proposal — which involved a 20% stake to investors like Joshua Kushner’s Thrive Eternal and promised development funds — was deemed too risky and lacking in accountability. Now, with trust in FIFA’s leadership shaken and calls for governance reform mounting, Infantino seeks unity — but his future is uncertain as potential challengers like Victor Montagliani emerge, and the road to rebuilding credibility looks long and winding. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/b40509946cfd37c8

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