Football

UEFA, CONCACAF and AFC criticize FIFA's position in open letter

The UEFA, CONCACAF, and AFC confederations expressed dissatisfaction with FIFA in an open letter, highlighting a breach of trust in President Gianni Infantino.

10 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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UEFA, CONCACAF, and AFC have issued an open letter criticizing FIFA's stance regarding the proposal to sell part of the World Cup to private investors. According to the confederations, this action represents a 'breach of trust through deception.'

The controversy has arisen over the past two weeks, sparking intense discussions in the football world. Despite a retreat in FIFA's privatization strategy, criticism of the organization's president, Gianni Infantino, continues to grow.

With the letter, the three confederations resonate with the dissatisfaction many in the football community feel regarding FIFA's management. The allegations and critiques directed at Infantino reflect a rising discontent with the current direction of the entity.

FIFA has yet to publicly respond to the letter sent by the confederations, and discussions on this topic seem far from resolved. Various stakeholders in global football are closely monitoring the developments of this conflict.

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