Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:01am on 07 Aug 2026,Friday Sports
UEFA has reaffirmed that its threat to boycott FIFA competitions, including future World Cups, remains in place despite FIFA withdrawing its controversial proposal to sell a stake in World Cup commercial rights to private investors. European football's governing body said FIFA has not yet met the conditions required to restore trust, including firm guarantees that similar plans will never return. UEFA also continues to express a lack of confidence in FIFA President Gianni Infantino's leadership. The standoff has deepened divisions within world football and could affect upcoming FIFA tournaments if negotiations fail to resolve the governance dispute. (PC: Getty Images)
