SportsUEFA, CONCACAF and AFC accuse FIFA of ‘deception’ and ‘breach of trust’ over World Cup plans

UEFA, CONCACAF and the AFC say a recent proposal by FIFA president Gianni Infantino to sell an interest in the World Cup represents a “fundamental breach of trust.” The three confederations argue that the plan violates the relationship between FIFA and the institutions it serves. Their criticism directly targets FIFA’s handling of the World Cup plans. The dispute puts the governing body’s dealings with world soccer institutions under scrutiny.

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TThe Associated Press★★★☆☆2026-08-10 15:00Original