Asian Football Confederation Opposes FIFA’s World Cup Stake Sale Plan
The Asian Football Confederation has joined European and North American soccer bodies in opposing FIFA President Gianni Infantino's plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors. The AFC stated that FIFA needs to urgently review its governance…
Detroit, MI, July 31, 2026 —
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has publicly declared its opposition to FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s proposal to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors. This stance places the AFC in alignment with other major continental football federations, including UEFA (Europe) and CONCACAF (North, Central America, and the Caribbean).
In its statement, the AFC emphasized the need for FIFA to conduct an urgent review of its governance and decision-making processes. This call for review appears to stem from shared concerns regarding the proposed establishment of a commercial subsidiary, which would facilitate the sale of World Cup stakes.
UEFA and CONCACAF have previously voiced similar reservations about the plan, citing potential impacts on the sport’s integrity and governance structures. The AFC’s endorsement of these concerns signals a significant united front against FIFA’s proposed commercial strategy for its premier tournament.
The specifics regarding the financial implications or the exact nature of the proposed stake sale have not been fully detailed in public statements. Furthermore, information regarding the timeline for FIFA’s review of its governance and decision-making processes was not provided.
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