World Cup for sale? FIFA's controversial plans explained

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has proposed raising up to $20 billion by selling equity stakes in the FIFA World Cup to private investors, offering each of FIFA's 211 member associations $20 million upfront plus a further $66 million before 2038 in exchange for their votes. UEFA has strongly opposed the plan, declaring the sport is 'not FIFA's to sell,' and the 55 UEFA member associations — including world champions Spain — are reportedly set to hold an emergency meeting to discuss a potential boycott of future tournaments. The standoff risks a historic split between FIFA and UEFA that could fundamentally reshape the World Cup.