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FIFA withdraws $20 billion World Cup profit sale plan

Published 1 August 2026

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has withdrawn his controversial proposal to sell a stake in World Cup profits to private equity investors following widespread opposition from global soccer federations and a revolt within his own organization.

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