Uefa declares loss of confidence in Gianni Infantino as backlash to cancelled World Cup sell-off plan builds

UEFA has formally declared a loss of confidence in FIFA president Gianni Infantino, putting his presidency in jeopardy. The European football governing body slammed the current FIFA leadership for 'failing to deliver' on promises made when Infantino was elected, and criticized what it described as a 'shabby, backroom' deal related to a now-cancelled plan to sell off an investment stake in the World Cup. The backlash, reported on August 1, 2026, signals a significant rift between UEFA and FIFA leadership.