FIFA blasts UEFA ‘smear campaign,’ fights World Cup plan disclosures

UEFA seeks US testimony and documents for possible legal action; FIFA asks US court to defer or let it oppose UEFA’s request.Published On 3 Sep 20263 Sep 2026FIFA has accused UEFA of a “smear campaign” and a “fishing expedition” after European football’s governing body asked United States judges to force FIFA to hand over documents related to its failed World Cup investor plan.Global football body FIFA’s divisive plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to investors, unveiled in July, triggered a huge backlash across the sport, with UEFA threatening to boycott the World Cup unless the plan was scrapped.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4Eto’o calls on African football federations to support FIFA chief Infantinolist 2 of 4Summer transfers 2026: All to know as Premier League signings break recordslist 3 of 4Cricketers to get best rooms at Asian Games 2026, says Japanese officiallist 4 of 4Tyson Fury confirms Anthony Joshua fight at NYC’s Madison Square Gardenend of listWhile FIFA quickly aborted the plans in response to the backlash, UEFA is now preparing possible legal action against FIFA President Gianni Infantino for alleged “criminal mismanagement”.Last week, it filed requ...