UEFA Members Vote to Boycott World Cup and FIFA Tournaments Amid Stake Sale Dispute

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Published: 2026-07-30T19:57:10Z
Category: business
Source: Al Jazeera
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UEFA and its 55 European member nations have unanimously voted to boycott the World Cup and all FIFA tournaments. This decision protests FIFA's plan to sell a stake in a subsidiary that would manage its competitions, which UEFA asserts should not be treated as an investment product. The absence of European national teams could significantly disrupt major international football events.

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