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FIFA scraps plan to sell World Cup stakes to private equity
Filed: Aug 01, 2026 at 2:00 AM ET
Summary: FIFA President Gianni Infantino said FIFA is scrapping a plan to sell World Cup stakes to private equity investors.
WHO: Gianni Infantino
WHAT: FIFA cancels a plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private equity investors
WHEN: Jul 31, 2026 at 8:43 PM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: The plan was scrapped after strong backlash and statements of non-participation in FIFA events from organizations in Europe, Asia, and North America.
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