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FIFA scraps plan to sell World Cup stake to private investors following backlash, Infantino says
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Catherine Stoddard , as published by FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News
· August 1, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway For more information on FIFA's decision to scrap the plan, readers can refer to the original source, which may provide additional context and details about the situation.
A recent decision has been made by FIFA regarding the sale of a stake in the World Cup. The organization is abandoning its plan to sell to private investors. This change comes after the proposal received criticism from around the world.
Further details about this decision can be found through FIFA and other news sources. The announcement was made by Infantino, though the specifics of the statement are not available here. For more information on FIFA's decision to scrap the plan, readers can refer to the original source, which may provide additional context and details about the situation.
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Published: August 1, 2026 ·
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