{
  "id": 3540155,
  "title": "Uefa poised to drop threat of boycotting Fifa tournaments",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/uefa-poised-to-drop-threat-of-boycotting-fifa-tournaments",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-26T15:56:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2026/08/26/uefa-poised-to-drop-threat-of-boycotting-fifa-tournaments/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "UEFA is expected to lift its threat to boycott FIFA tournaments after receiving reassurances that the controversial plans to sell stakes in major competitions would not be repeated. The football world was in uproar on July 28 when FIFA president Gianni Infantino announced proposals for private investment in the World Cup and other FIFA tournaments. UEFA led the opposition, with all 55 of its members voting to boycott FIFA tournaments until the proposals were abandoned. The Asian Football Association (AFC) and Concacaf also criticized the plans, while FIFA officials expressed pressure on Infantino. UEFA announced on August 1 that the proposal had been scrapped due to divisions it had created, which were no longer in the best interest of the organization. UEFA nations are set to remove the boycott threat, allowing England to participate in the Under-20 Women's World Cup next week. Uefa's president, Aleksander Ceferin, had previously hinted at Infantino's resignation or a challenge to his position at the upcoming FIFA elections. However, reports suggest UEFA is now prepared to lift the boycott threat, meaning the Under-20 Women's World Cup will proceed as planned. The tournament features six European teams, including hosts Poland, England, France, Italy, Portugal, and Spain. Despite the U-turn, UEFA's push for changes to FIFA will continue.",
  "summary": "Uefa looks set to drop its threat of boycotting Fifa tournaments after receiving assurances that there will be no repeat of the controversial plans to sell off stakes in the World Cup. The football world was thrown into turmoil on July 28 when Fifa president Gianni Infantino suddenly announced proposals to seek private investment in the World Cup and its other tournaments. The scheme provoked a…",
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        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "Uefa poised to drop threat of boycotting Fifa tournaments",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/uefa-poised-to-drop-threat-of-boycotting-fifa-tournaments-3542191",
        "published": "2026-08-26T15:56:25.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}