Fifa scraps World Cup sell-off plan after global backlash

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FIFA has abandoned plans to sell a stake in the commercial business behind the World Cup after opposition from three regional confederations left the proposal without enough support.

The reversal places Gianni Infantino under pressure months before nominations close for the next FIFA presidential election.

Infantino confirmed the withdrawal in a https://x.com/fifamedia/status/2083334512818131199" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">statement issued early on Saturday, four days after reports disclosed plans to bring private investors into a new company responsible for FIFA competitions.