SportsPublished: 30 July 2026 at 19:49

UEFA threatens to boycott World Cup if FIFA implements commercial plan

UEFA announced on Thursday that it will boycott the World Cup if FIFA implements its commercial plan.

The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) stated on Thursday that it is ready to boycott the World Cup. This step would be taken if the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) proceeds with its commercial plan. UEFA indicated that this is a possible response to protect the interests of football.

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