UEFA give FIFA two-week ultimatum to release key documents over failed World Cup sell-off plan

UEFA has issued a two-week ultimatum to FIFA president Gianni Infantino, demanding that he release key documents and answer 42 questions related to the failed World Cup sell-off plan. In an eight-page letter, UEFA general secretary Theodore Theodoridis emphasized that withdrawing the scheme and promising governance reforms were not sufficient, and that FIFA must provide a proper explanation of their decision-making process.

The European governing body's concerns primarily revolve around the proposed FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE), which involved private investment from Thrive Capital, led by Joshua Kushner. UEFA is also questioning why FIFA sought external funding when it had substantial reserves, and they have demanded details about the communications surrounding the 2026 World Cup disciplinary decision involving US striker Folarin Balogun.

If FIFA fails to meet the deadline, UEFA has outlined potential actions, including launching legal proceedings in the United States and a criminal complaint in Switzerland.

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