UEFA Still Threatens to Boycott FIFA

Friday, 7 August 2026, 7:19 am

Friday, 7 August 2026, 8:29 am

Gianni Infantino is under pressure from football groups.

UEFA still threatens to boycott FIFA competitions despite an apology.

UEFA says it has lost trust in FIFA President Gianni Infantino.

UEFA stated its conditions for not boycotting FIFA competitions.

UEFA had two main conditions: stop selling World Cup stakes and promise not to try again.

These conditions were not met, and UEFA lost confidence in Infantino.

Infantino still has FIFA's support but is losing support from other groups.

FIFPRO accused Infantino of misusing his presidential power.

FIFPRO said trust must be earned and can be lost.

Trust, authority, and legitimacy must be earned, not demanded.

The English Football Association no longer supports Infantino.

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Amnesty International said the crisis shows the need for better governance.

FIFA tried to show unity after a meeting in Morocco.

FIFA apologized for mistakes in its plan to sell World Cup profits.

FIFA hopes to regain confidence after the controversy.

UEFA was ready to leave FIFA competitions over the plan.

UEFA still does not trust FIFA's leadership.

UEFA's statement made its position clear.

UEFA said some FIFA employees agreeing with Infantino changes nothing.

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