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FIFA’s World Cup Plan Faces Mounting Opposition from UEFA, CONCACAF, and AFC

FIFA’s proposal to sell a minority stake in the World Cup’s commercial rights to private investors has sparked widespread criticism from major football governing bodies, including UEFA, CONCACAF, and the AFC. The plan, which requires the support of 106 of FIFA’s 211 member associations to pass, has been met with strong opposition from these organizations, citing concerns over the potential exploitation of football’s greatest sporting legacy. As the debate continues to unf...

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