# FIFA’s Bold Move to Privatize World Cup | Europe News

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Podcast: [Europe News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now](https://stenobird.com/podcast/europe-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7498547)
Published: 2026-07-31T02:18:50+00:00
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FIFA’s top boss is pushing to privatize the World Cup’s commercial side, with a venture capital firm led by Josh Kushner set to lead the charge under the banner “FIFA Forward Enterprise.” Critics, including the EU’s sports commissioner, argue football’s soul shouldn’t be sold off like American sports—comparing it to something as basic as knitting. The move threatens to turn global football into a cash machine, raising alarms about where commercialism ends and tradition begins—and whether politics might be next. 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/cb4d4cb80d0c905b

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