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FIFA Drops World Cup Stake Sale Plan After Backlash, AFC Welcomes Reversal

AFC President Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has welcomed FIFA's decision to abandon its World Cup stake sale plan after strong opposition. He urged that future initiatives be discussed transparently with regional bodies and stakeholders.

Aug 1, 2026

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AFC sides with UEFA and CONCACAF against FIFA's World Cup equity sale plan

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has expressed solidarity with UEFA and CONCACAF in opposing FIFA's plan to sell World Cup equity to private investors, without threatening a boycott. The AFC voiced deep concerns about the proposed $20 billion commercial entity and called for institutional reform within FIFA.

Jul 31, 2026