Uefa Unites Against Fifa's World Cup Privatization Plans

European football's governing body, Uefa, has taken a firm stance against Fifa's proposed plan to sell World Cup rights to US-based private investors. In an emergency meeting convening all 55 member associations, Uefa released a statement declaring their “unanimous and unequivocal” rejection of the proposals. The meeting, lasting under two hours, united member nations—including smaller federations previously thought to be tempted by financial incentives from the scheme. According to the report, this unified resistance extends to a potential boycott of all Fifa competitions, starting with the Under-20 Women’s World Cup, should Gianni Infantino proceed with the privatization initiative. The development marks an extraordinary escalation in the ongoing tension between European football bodies and Fifa leadership. No alternative plans or counterproposals have been detailed from either side as of this briefing.