UEFA has decided to boycott the 2030 World Cup if FIFA President Gianni Infantino's plan to privatize the tournament goes ahead, according to a report by N12's Ben Goldfriend. The decision was made in an emergency meeting of all 55 UEFA member associations.
UEFA has decided to boycott the 2030 World Cup if FIFA President Gianni Infantino's privatization plan goes into effect, according to a report by N12's Ben Goldfriend. The decision was made in an emergency meeting attended by all 55 UEFA member associations.
The report follows weeks of growing tension between European football officials and Infantino over his proposal to sell parts of the World Cup. As The Zioneer has reported, senior European officials have been furious over the plan, with some pushing to replace Infantino with Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi. Infantino has defended the proposal as a suggestion rather than a mandate.
The boycott would mean that European teams, which include some of the world's strongest football nations, would not participate in the 2030 tournament. The report did not specify whether UEFA's decision is final or contingent on the plan's implementation. The Zioneer has not independently verified the report.
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