FIFA reverses course on World Cup private investment plan

Source: www.cbsnews.com · Section: headlines · Bias: Center · Published: Sun, 02 Aug 2026 00:59:33 GMT

FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced Friday that he is canceling a proposal that would have seen the world soccer governing body sell private shares in the World Cup. His reversal came after the plan drew heavy criticism from member nations.

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