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FIFA plans to sell stakes in $20 billion subsidiary to run World Cup, angering UEFA

FIFA's proposal to sell stakes in a $20 billion subsidiary dedicated to managing the World Cup has triggered a strong backlash from UEFA.

The Business Standard ยท 29 July 2026, 1:45 PM

FIFA has unveiled an investment strategy that has sparked significant controversy regarding the future of football. The governing body intends to sell stakes in a $20 billion subsidiary established to oversee the World Cup. This move has drawn fierce criticism from UEFA, the governing body for European football.