# UEFA maintains World Cup boycott amid FIFA crisis

https://mins.news/en/item/15300

- France 24, 2026-08-06 14:53 UTC
- Sports
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/sport/20260806-uefa-maintains-its-world-cups-boycott-following-fifa-crisis

> UEFA said on Thursday that its boycott of FIFA competitions remains in force. The measure includes the World Cups. FIFA’s decision to drop a plan to open the organisation to outside investors did not persuade European football’s governing body to reverse course. UEFA therefore continues to withhold its participation despite the change in FIFA’s plans.

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