Does FIFA need private investment? | Inside Story | TheBriefWire
Does FIFA need private investment? | Inside Story
Published 31 July 2026 · sports
FIFA says each of its 211 members will benefit from a large injection of cash, if private investors take up minority stakes in its events
FIFA says each of its 211 members will benefit from a large injection of cash, if private investors take up minority stakes in its events including the World Cup.
But football's governing bodies in North and Central America, Asia and Europe are opposing the plan. The head of Europe's UEFA says those focused on maximising financial return should not be allowed to dictate football's future.
And a senior advisor to FIFA president Gianni Infantino has resigned in protest. FIFA says it will go ahead with an 'open and democratic' consultation with members. But will it have the votes?
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Published: August 1, 2026 • 12:35 AM IST · Updated: August 1, 2026 • 1:09 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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FIFA says each of its 211 members will benefit from a large injection of cash, if private investors take up minority stakes in its events including the World Cup.
But football's governing bodies in North and Central America, Asia and Europe are opposing the plan.
The head of Europe's UEFA says those focused on maximising financial return should not be allowed to dictate football's future.
And a senior advisor to FIFA president Gianni Infantino has resigned in protest.
FIFA says it will go ahead with an 'open and democratic' consultation with members.
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