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European Football Eyes World Cup Boycott Over FIFA's $20 Billion Sellout Plan
Times of India·Thursday, 30 July 2026
FIFA wants to sell a 20% stake in a new commercial subsidiary managing World Cup rights, a move that could be valued at $20 billion. UEFA, the FA, and Concacaf have pushed back hard over transparency and governance concerns. UEFA is considering an emergency meeting, and a World Cup boycott is reportedly among the options being discussed.
Why It Matters
If European teams boycott the World Cup, it would fundamentally change one of the world's biggest sporting events — and that affects fans and broadcasters everywhere, including in India.
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