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FIFA reverses course on World Cup private investment plan

Name: FIFA reverses course on World Cup private investment plan
Uploaded: 2026-08-01T20:41:00-0400
Duration: 21 s
Description: FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced Friday that he is canceling a proposal that would have seen the world soccer governing body sell private shares in the World Cup. His reversal came after the plan drew heavy criticism from member nations.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced Friday that he is canceling a proposal that would have seen the world soccer governing body sell private shares in the World Cup. His reversal came after the plan drew heavy criticism from member nations.