FIFA's Kushner-backed $20 billion World Cup operation plan sparks fury from Europe's UEFA
FIFA has proposed a $20 billion operation supported by Jared Kushner to run the World Cup, drawing sharp criticism from the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA).
The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) has developed a plan for a $20 billion operation, backed by Jared Kushner, to manage the World Cup tournament, according to France 24. The initiative has provoked strong opposition from the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA).
The plan, supported by Kushner — former U.S. President Donald Trump's son-in-law and close advisor — is expected to be implemented in the near future. UEFA representatives expressed outrage, emphasizing that the move threatens the traditional model of football governance.
The news comes as Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino were photographed together on July 17, 2026, at Trump Tower in New York. The photo, published by AP, signals a growing alignment between the two leaders on this issue.
Further details about the plan and its impact on future World Cup tournaments have not yet been disclosed, but UEFA's reaction indicates potential discord within football's administrative structure.
