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FIFA President Gianni Infantino announcing the withdrawal of a proposed private investment plan for FIFA tournaments.
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FIFA cancels World Cup investment plan after worldwide backlash

FIFA has abandoned its proposed World Cup investment plan after widespread opposition from member confederations, raising fresh questions over President Gianni Infantino's leadership ahead of next year's election.

Md Shariful Haque · August 1, 2026 · 4m read