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FIFA cancels plan to sell World Cup stakes to private equity investors
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August 1, 2026
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0:36Now PlayingFIFA President Gianni Infantino said he’s scrapping a plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private equity investors after strong backlash and statements of non-participation in FIFA events from organizations in Europe, Asia, and North America.
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