July 30 : CONCACAF and its 41 member associations rejected FIFA's World Cup stake sale proposal during a meeting on Thursday but stopped short of following UEFA's plan to boycott the global showcase. The regional bloc for North America, Central America and the Caribbean said its membership expressed "deep c

The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) said "the World Cup is not for sale" and warned that its national teams would boycott the tournament if FIFA goes ahead with its private investor proposal.

UEFA has threatened to boycott the FIFA World Cup and all FIFA tournaments after unanimously rejecting Gianni Infantino's proposal to sell minority stakes in FIFA competitions to private investors. The AFC and players' unions have also voiced strong opposition.

Europe’s football governing body said the tournament should not be seen as an investment product and is 'not for sale'.

Europe’s football governing body said the tournament should not be seen as an investment product and is 'not for sale'.

Ireland women’s team have play-offs scheduled for October.

July 30 : Following is UEFA's statement on Thursday regarding FIFA's plan to sell stakes to external investors in a subsidiary to run World Cup and other FIFA competitions."UEFA and its 55 member associations stand as one. We unanimously and unequivocally reject FIFA’s proposal to transfer ownership interes

European nations agreed Thursday to boycott the World Cup and all other FIFA competitions to protest Gianni Infantino's plan to sell stakes in soccer's biggest tournament to private equity i

UEFA warns of a potential boycott of FIFA competitions over plans for private ownership of the World Cup, which it claims undermines the tournament's legacy.

The KNVB said it opposes FIFA's plans to further commercialize the World Cup, reaffirming its position after a UEFA meeting. The Dutch football association told ANP that it stands alongside the other 54 UEFA member associations in rejecting a proposal from FIFA president Gianni Infantino. All 55 UEFA member associations have unanimously agreed to boycott FIFA competitions if the governing body moves ahead with plans to sell ownership interests in its tournaments to private investors.

July 31 : FIFA will move forward with its consultation process for a proposed sale of a stake in its tournament business - including the World Cup, the world soccer governing body said on Friday despite fierce backlash led by UEFA."⁠Our planned consultation process was disrupted by incorrect media reports.

July 31 : FIFA will move forward with its consultation process for a proposed sale of a stake in its tournament business - including the World Cup, the world soccer governing body said on Friday despite fierce backlash led by UEFA."⁠Our planned consultation process was disrupted by incorrect media reports.

UEFA’s 55 member nations, including Greece, reject FIFA’s World Cup investment plans and warn against changes that could reshape football’s future.

Uefa said its position will not change until Fifa’s proposal is abandoned.

July 30 : CONCACAF rejected FIFA's World Cup stake sale proposal during a meeting on Thursday but stopped short of following UEFA's plan to boycott the global showcase, while the Mexican Football Federation (FMF) said it would study the proposal before deciding its position.The regional bloc for North America

July 30 : CONCACAF rejected FIFA's World Cup stake sale proposal during a meeting on Thursday but stopped short of following UEFA's plan to boycott the global showcase, while the Mexican Football Federation (FMF) said it would study the proposal before deciding its position.The regional bloc for North America

CONCACAF, which includes the U.S. and 40 other members, released a statement Thursday.