World Cup boycott latest: Infantino refuses to back down after Uefa say they’ll refuse to play in Fifa tournaments

Key Points:

• Uefa has announced a boycott of the World Cup and all Fifa tournaments if Fifa president Gianni Infantino's plan to privatise stakes in its competitions is approved, rejecting the proposal to transfer ownership interests to private investors.
• Fifa responded by denying it is "selling football," confirming it will continue consultations and plans to raise up to $4.2 billion by selling minority, non-controlling stakes in a new commercial entity, Fifa Forward Enterprises, to external investors.
• Concacaf also opposed Fifa's proposal, aligning with Uefa's rejection, while some individual associations, such as the Czech Football Association, showed tentative support for Infantino’s plan.
• The proposal, which was revealed without prior knowledge of many Fifa insiders, aims to attract private investment to fund football's growth, with an investor group led by Thrive Eternal and financial backing from JPMorgan.
• Uefa’s boycott threat covers all 55 member associations and raises questions about participation in upcoming tournaments, including the 2027 Fifa Women’s World Cup in Brazil.