FIFA Defiant on World Cup Investment Plan Amid Boycott Threats from UEFA, CONCACAF, and AFC

FIFA announced it would proceed with consultations on a proposed $20 billion private investment plan for the World Cup and its other tournaments, despite strong opposition and boycott threats from major confederations including UEFA, CONCACAF, and the AFC. UEFA's 55 member nations unanimously voted to boycott all FIFA tournaments if the plan goes ahead, arguing the World Cup is not for sale. FIFA maintains that 'nobody is selling football' and that the consultation process will be open and democratic.