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UEFA maintains its boycott of FIFA World Cups

The European football confederation continues to boycott FIFA competitions, including World Cups.

6 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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On October 6, UEFA confirmed that its boycott of FIFA competitions, including the World Cups, remains in effect. This decision comes as a response to a loss of confidence in Gianni Infantino, the FIFA president, following controversies surrounding a proposal to sell stakes in the World Cup.

The current landscape shows ongoing pressure on Infantino, as tensions between UEFA and FIFA escalate. UEFA's stance reflects its dissatisfaction with recent decisions and the management of FIFA's affairs.

Furthermore, FIFA's plan to open up to outside investors has been abandoned, but this has not been enough to ease relations between the two organizations.

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