UEFA Threatens to Boycott 2030 World Cup Over FIFA Commercialization Plan
How 5 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
By בן גולדפריינד
First reported by Now 14 · Jul 29, 2026
What happened
UEFA and its 55 member associations, including Israel, have unanimously threatened to boycott the 2030 FIFA World Cup in response to FIFA President Gianni Infantino's plan to privatize part of the tournament's commercial rights. The dispute escalated during an emergency meeting, with UEFA rejecting the proposal to sell shares in the World Cup's commercial activities. Infantino has set a September 19 deadline for approval, with significant financial incentives at stake.
- 01UEFA and 55 member associations unanimously threaten to boycott the 2030 World Cup over FIFA's commercialization plan.
- 02FIFA President Gianni Infantino proposes selling shares in a new company controlling World Cup commercial rights.
- 03UEFA states the World Cup is a key sporting asset, not an investment product, rejecting FIFA's proposal.
- 04If the boycott proceeds, European teams will skip FIFA competitions including men's and women's World Cups.
- 05UEFA competitions like Champions League and European Championship will not be affected by the boycott.
- 06Infantino set a September 19 deadline for associations to approve the plan, with financial incentives offered.
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