UEFA says it has lost confidence in current FIFA leadership - Al Jazeera
UEFA has publicly declared a loss of confidence in FIFA leadership following a controversial proposal to sell minority shares of World Cup events. Although FIFA President Gianni Infantino scrapped the plan, UEFA continues to criticize the organization's lack of transparency and governance.
Why it matters
This represents a significant rift in global sports governance that could impact the future financial structure and management of international football.
UEFA, who were the strongest opponents of FIFA’s plan, slam the Gianni Infantino-led governing body despite standdown.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info FIFA President Gianni Infantino withdrew his World Cup plan on Friday following backlash [Martin Meissner/AP] By Kevin Hand Published On 1 Aug 2026 1 Aug 2026 European football’s governing body UEFA says it has lost confidence in the sport’s global governing body FIFA under its current leadership.
UEFA voted on Thursday to boycott FIFA if it did not withdraw its proposal to sell minority shares in World Cups and other events to private investors.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced late on Friday that he would be scrapping his FIFA Future Enterprise (FFE) plan following widespread backlash.
UEFA has welcomed that move in a statement on Saturday, but has gone on to detail its criticism of Infantino.
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