# UEFA says it has lost confidence in current FIFA leadership

https://mins.news/en/item/11726

- Al Jazeera, 2026-08-01 10:05 UTC
- Sports
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/8/1/uefa-welcomes-fifa-world-cup-standdown-after-voting-to-boycott?traffic_source=rss

> UEFA says it no longer has confidence in FIFA’s current leadership. The European governing body, described as the strongest opponent of FIFA’s plan, has continued to condemn the organisation led by Gianni Infantino. Its criticism came despite the plan being stood down. The statement highlights an ongoing clash over the direction and leadership of global football’s governing body.

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