Opposition is building around FIFA president Gianni Infantino's proposal to sell stakes in FIFA's commercial business to private investors. The plan reportedly includes interests tied to the World Cup and other major revenue-generating operations, raising fresh concern across international soccer.
UEFA, European soccer's governing body, has called an emergency meeting for Thursday to discuss how it should respond. That step signals the level of unease among leading stakeholders, especially as the World Cup remains one of the sport's most valuable and closely protected assets.
Critics appear worried about what outside investment could mean for control over FIFA's commercial rights and the future direction of the game. Any move involving World Cup-related business is likely to draw intense scrutiny because of the tournament's financial importance and its central place in global soccer.
The growing resistance suggests FIFA could face a broader debate over governance, transparency and commercial strategy in the days ahead. With UEFA now organizing an urgent response, the proposal has quickly become a major issue at the top of world football.
