# UEFA, AFC and CONCACAF attack Infantino over World Cup privatisation plan

https://mins.news/en/item/18004

- Al Jazeera, 2026-08-10 10:15 UTC
- Sports
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/8/10/uefa-afc-concacaf-hit-out-at-infantino-over-world-cup-privatisation-plan?traffic_source=rss

> UEFA, the Asian Football Confederation and CONCACAF have issued a joint letter criticising FIFA President Gianni Infantino. Their objection concerns his proposal to sell stakes in the World Cup. The three confederations have openly challenged the plan through the letter. The intervention puts their opposition to the proposed World Cup privatisation on record.

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