FIFA President Scraps World Cup Investment Plan After Backlash

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has reportedly abandoned a World Cup equity plan following significant opposition within football.

Reported by Al Jazeera

By AUZZ Newsdesk (Al Jazeera)

Published Saturday 1 August 2026 at 1:30 am AEST 2 min read

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