FIFA defiant over World Cup investment plan, despite UEFA’s vote to boycott

European football’s governing body has voted to boycott FIFA if World Cup plans pursued, but global body undeterred.Published On 31 Jul 202631 Jul 2026⁠FIFA has said it ⁠will push ahead with consultations on a plan to bring private investment into the World Cup and its other tournaments, after Europe’s football federation threatened a boycott and other regional confederations issued stinging rebukes of the plan.⁠Switzerland-based FIFA said “incorrect media reports” had disrupted its planned consultation process but it would press on.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4What has FIFA charged Argentina with, and what could the punishment be?list 2 of 4Argentina’s Milei seeks to deport foreigners that spread ‘hate’ of countrylist 3 of 4Storm apologize after co-owner berates teen girls for support of Cunninghamlist 4 of 4Viral finger-clicker suspended as cricket storm remains in global spotlightend of list“We will proceed with this consultation process to ensure that each MA (Member Association) has the ability to express its vote based on facts,” it said on Friday in a statement issued in the ⁠middle of the European night.FIFA is pushing to create a $20bn subsidiary, FIFA For...