UEFA formally withdrew its boycott threat against FIFA competitions on 26–27 August 2026 after FIFA President Gianni Infantino provided assurances that his failed plan to sell stakes in the World Cup and other major tournaments would not be revived. The move clears the way for European teams to resume participation in FIFA events.
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UEFA is set to drop its threat to boycott FIFA tournaments after receiving assurances that plans to sell stakes in the World Cup and other major competitions will not be revived, sources aware of the discussions told Reuters on Wednesday, as pressure mounts on Gianni Infantino.
UEFA is reportedly set to withdraw a threat to boycott FIFA tournaments over a plan to partially privatize football tournaments. The Under-20 Women's World Cup is to be hosted by Poland next month.
European soccer body UEFA is set to formally withdraw its threat to boycott FIFA competitions after receiving assurances Gianni Infantino’s failed World Cup sell-off plan will not be revived.
UEFA Drops Threat to Boycott FIFA World Cup Championships UEFA is set to withdraw its ultimatum directed at FIFA President Gianni Infantino. Previously, the European football governing body had threatened to boycott competitions if the plan to hand over World Cup hosting rights to private investors went ahead. This issue is scheduled for discussi... # England # EuropeanFootball # FIFA # France # P
UEFA set to end threat of FIFA events boycott over Infantino’s failed World Cup investor plan AP News
UEFA set to end threat of FIFA events boycott after assurances over Gianni Infantino's failed World Cup investor plan.
European soccer body UEFA is set to formally withdraw its threat to boycott FIFA competitions after receiving assurances Gianni Infantino’s failed World Cup sell-off plan will not be revived. UEFA’s member federations are meeting Thursday in Monaco ahead of the Champions League draw, where they are expected to end the threat.
UEFA is set to lift its FIFA boycott threat after receiving guarantees against future private ownership of FIFA competitions. The move would allow European teams to return to FIFA events, starting with the U-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland next week. However, UEFA still wants Gianni Infantino to resign or face a challenge at next year’s FIFA Congress. Source: Bloomberg