Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:48am on 12 Aug 2026,Wednesday Sports
France and New Zealand have confirmed their participation in the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup in Poland, easing concerns over a potential UEFA-led boycott of FIFA competitions. The confirmations come amid a dispute between UEFA and FIFA President Gianni Infantino over a now-abandoned proposal that had drawn strong criticism from the European confederation. UEFA had threatened to boycott FIFA competitions following the disagreement, while countries including Argentina and Mexico supported Infantino. France became the first country to confirm its participation, followed by New Zealand. New Zealand Football said sending its U20 women’s team to Poland next month was important for developing the women’s game. The confirmations provide relief for FIFA as tensions with UEFA continue. (PC: AFC)
