UEFA and its national associations will not participate in FIFA competitions
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UEFA and its 55 member associations will boycott FIFA competitions over a plan to sell World Cup equity to private investors.
UEFA and all 55 of its national associations jointly announced they will not participate in FIFA competitions. They unanimously reject FIFA's proposal to transfer ownership interests in the World Cup and other FIFA competitions to private investors, calling the plan an 'irresponsible and indefensible' failure of leadership that was conceived in secret without consultation. The statement declares that the World Cup 'cannot be treated as an investment product' and 'is not for sale.'
What commenters are saying
Commenters broadly support UEFA's stance, viewing it as a necessary pushback against FIFA's plan to turn the non-profit into a for-profit entity. Many cite the 2026 World Cup's 'hydration breaks' and skyrocketing ticket prices ($1,000 for group-stage matches) as evidence that monetization has already damaged the sport. Several note parallels to the failed European Super League. One top comment links the plan to Jared Kushner's involvement via his brother Joshua Kushner, citing a Guardian report. CONCACAF is also reported to have rejected the plan, though its statement is seen as weaker than UEFA's.