FIFA Scraps Controversial World Cup Commercialization Plan Amid Global Backlash, UEFA Threatens Legal Action

World football's governing body, FIFA, has abandoned its contentious plan to sell commercial rights to the World Cup and other major tournaments following widespread condemnation from regional confederations, including UEFA and CONCACAF. European football's governing body, UEFA, has further escalated tensions by confirming it sent a "document preservation letter" to FIFA, indicating it is actively considering legal action, arbitration, or regulatory complaints related to the failed proposal.