UEFA vows World Cup boycott as Concacaf rejects FIFA private equity plan - espn.com

UEFA's 55 member associations agreed to boycott all FIFA competitions, including the men's and women's World Cups, after an emergency meeting on Thursday rejected FIFA president Gianni Infantino's plan to sell World Cup stakes to a private equity group.
The boycott would sideline major nations such as Germany, France, England and reigning world champions Spain for as long as the proposal remains active.
Concacaf, whose 41 members include 2026 World Cup hosts the United States, Canada and Mexico, also rejected the plan, and the U.S. Soccer Federation said it "stands with Concacaf." The Asian Football Confederation joined the opposition and demanded an "urgent review" of FIFA's governance.
FIFA defended the venture early Friday, insisting "nobody is selling football" and blaming criticism on "erroneous reporting in the media."
The proposal centers on selling a stake in FIFA Forward Enterprises to raise $20 billion in exchange for influence over future World Cups, including broadcasting and commercial deals, funded by Joshua Kushner, brother of Jared Kushner.
The deal would deliver over $80 million to each of FIFA's 211 member associations through 2037, with Infantino setting a Sept. 19 deadline and requiring a majority vote; the arrangement is described as part of Infantino's broader efforts to align with figures close to President Donald Trump.