FIFA Retreats: $4.2 Billion World Cup Commercial Stake Sale Halted After Global Football Federation Uproar
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August 1, 2026
FIFA has officially withdrawn its controversial $4.2 billion plan to sell a stake in its commercial operations, including the lucrative World Cup rights, following widespread opposition from major football federations globally.