# FIFA blasts UEFA ‘smear campaign’ as it fights World Cup plan disclosures

https://mins.news/en/item/44332

- Al Jazeera, 2026-09-03 19:43 UTC
- Sports
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/9/3/fifa-blasts-uefa-smear-campaign-fights-world-cup-plan-disclosures?traffic_source=rss

> UEFA has asked US judges to compel FIFA and partners to disclose documents and testimony about FIFA’s failed plan to sell World Cup stakes, for possible legal action against Gianni Infantino. FIFA calls the requests a “smear campaign” and “fishing expedition,” arguing UEFA lacks standing and is improperly bypassing Swiss courts.

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