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FIFA president abandons plans to sell World Cup profits to private equity following massive pushback
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Associated Press , as published by WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· August 1, 2026
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Key takeaway This decision follows opposition from various parts of the soccer community.
A plan to sell profits from the World Cup has been dropped. This decision follows opposition from various parts of the soccer community. The president of FIFA made this decision after considering different viewpoints.
His senior adviser had resigned from a panel, and several soccer bodies expressed disagreement. Further information on this matter is available from the source, including a statement from the FIFA president explaining the reasoning behind this decision.
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Published: August 1, 2026 ·
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