FIFA abandons 2026 World Cup private investment plans following reported backlash

FIFA has reportedly scrapped its proposed private investment plan for the 2026 World Cup, according to Al Jazeera.

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By AUZZ Newsdesk (Al Jazeera)

Published Saturday 1 August 2026 at 12:01 am AEST 2 min read

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