World Cup under threat as 55 nations weigh boycott over FIFA privatization plan

European football bodies are weighing a World Cup boycott after Gianni Infantino unveiled plans to spin off part of FIFA into a private enterprise and raise billions; UEFA publicly opposes the move, warning football’s governance should not be traded, and an emergency meeting is planned as nations threaten to act if the plan isn’t reversed. Infantino argues the funding would boost support for member associations, but European participation could be at risk, risking chaos at the next World Cup, with Brazil hosting the Women’s World Cup next year referenced in the coverage.