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FIFA drops commercial rights plan after confed backlash

Published 1 August 2026

FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s controversial plan to privatize significant commercial aspects of the World Cup and other tournaments collapsed on Friday, July 31, after triggering a coordinated rebellion from major soccer confederations and key executives.

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