What could a World Cup look like without European teams? European countries ‘will not participate’ in any Fifa competition if Gianni Infantino’s plans to privitise the World Cup go through The Independent UK · Jul 30
Why Europe is boycotting the World Cup – and what could happen next? IN FULL The Independent UK · Jul 30
UEFA Confirm Stunning World Cup Boycott in Bid to Kill Gianni Infantino Plan UEFA’s reported boycott is not the only show of dissent from world soccer’s governing bodies. Sports Illustrated · Jul 30
Uefa’s World Cup boycott: Which countries are involved – and will it cover 2027 Fifa Women’s World Cup? Uefa agreed on Thursday that all 55 of its national associations will not participate in Fifa competitions The Independent UK · Jul 30
Scottish FA back UEFA threat to boycott World Cup in fresh statement The Scottish FA have thrown their weight behind a UEFA threat to boycott the World Cup if FIFA’s Gianni Infantino pursues plans to sell stakes in… The National (Scotland) · Jul 30
‘Football is not for sale’: Uefa confirms boycott of World Cup and Fifa competitions ‘No Uefa national teams will participate in any Fifa competition’ while Gianni Infantino’s plans to sell off stakes in the World Cup remain alive, says the organisation The Independent UK · Jul 30
🔴 UEFA to boycott World Cup over FIFA proposals UEFA’s member associations have unanimously agreed to boycott the World Cup and other FIFA competitions in opposition to FIFA’s proposal to sell stakes in a tournament-operating subsidiary to outside investors. France 24 · Jul 30
Uefa agrees to boycott Fifa competitions if World Cup sell-off plans proceed Uefa nations have agreed to boycott all Fifa tournaments if the global governing body continues with its plan to sell off stakes in the World Cup The Guardian - UK · Jul 30
Fifa’s World Cup sell-off plan dealt huge blow as Uefa members agree to boycott major tournaments IN FULL The Independent UK · Jul 30
UEFA announces boycott of future FIFA World Cups over investment plan UEFA says the World Cup "cannot be treated as an investment product" and has threatened to pull its national teams from FIFA competitions unless the proposal is permanently withdrawn. Euronews · Jul 30
UEFA officially reject Gianni Infantino's new FIFA scheme in scathing statement UEFA have officially rejected Gianni Infantino's FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) plans, with all 55 of its member associations refusing to… The National (Scotland) · Jul 30
UEFA confirm plan to boycott World Cup if Gianni Infantino goes ahead with sell-off plan FA and UEFA statements in full as FIFA president’s most controversial move yet hit with scathing opposition Evening Standard · Jul 30
All 55 Uefa countries to boycott World Cup if Fifa deal goes through ALL 55 Uefa countries are to boycott the World Cup in protest against Fifa's proposed deal to sell stakes to private investment The National (Scotland) · Jul 30
FIFA's plan to sell World Cup to private investors has not been well received - but can they pull it off? Gianni Infantino’s plan to sell stakes in FIFA’s commercial operations to private investors faces fierce opposition from UEFA, which could potentially have enough votes to block the proposal. Euronews · Jul 30
The Guardian - US · Jul 30 Money has strangled sports. Now Fifa is putting soccer up for sale Gianni Infantino’s plan for a Fifa subsidiary is odious – but it’s hard to feel surprised
The Independent UK · Jul 30 Fifa aiming to finalise funding for controversial World Cup sell-off plan within months Fifa unveiled its controversial World Cup sell-off plan earlier this week
The Independent UK · Jul 30 What is an ante-post bet? What is an ante-post bet? Find out all you need to know in our complete breakdown
Sports Illustrated · Jul 30 FIFA President Responds to World Cup Boycott Threat With Secret ‘Accelerated Launch’ Gianni Infantino’s plan to sell stakes in FIFA’s biggest competitions is reportedly already very advanced.
The Independent UK · Jul 30 Fifa World Cup sell-off LIVE: Infantino future as Fifa president in doubt after English FA withdraws support Uefa says it has lost confidence in Infantino as Fifa president after his ‘shabby, back-room, opaque deal’ to try and sell off stakes in the World Cup to private investment
The Guardian - UK · Jul 30 Fifa ‘undermining the very foundations of football’, says AFC as Uefa talks loom The AFC has accused Fifa of undermining the foundations of football by failing to consult confederations over its plan to sell off World Cup stakes
The National (Scotland) · Jul 30 Furious Tartan Army chiefs write to SFA to oppose controversial Infantino plans Tartan Army chiefs have written to the SFA to demand they oppose FIFA's shock plans to sell the World Cup.
The Independent UK · Jul 30 Who is Matthias Jaissle? Little-known Al-Ahli coach replaces Eddie Howe at Newcastle The 38-year-old German coach is a two-time Asian Champions League winner with the Saudi Pro League side
The National (Scotland) · Jul 30 Despite eliminating Hearts, we were 'impressed' with the Tynecastle atmosphere Sturm Graz hero Seidl praised the Tynecastle atmosphere as his side cruised past Hearts in the Champions League.
The Conversation · Jul 30 World game at war: why some European nations have threatened a World Cup boycott A little over a week since the 2026 men’s World Cup final, world soccer appears on the brink of war.
The National (Scotland) · Jul 30 Can anyone really stop FIFA's 'all-powerful' leader, Gianni Infantino? As Gianni Infantino's plan to sell off stakes in FIFA competitions sparks outrage, Graeme McGarry speaks to an expert who fears no one can stop…