Paris, France, Aug 1, 2026 (AFP) - Timeline: How FIFA's World Cup private investment plan imploded

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2026-08-01

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has pulled the plug on the plan to allow private investment in the World Cup which had sparked a furious global backlash even among his allies. AFP Sport details the timeline of the dramatic few days which significantly weakened Infantino, who had been basking in the warm afterglow of a highly successful 48-team World Cup spread over three countries: - Tuesday - The Times newspaper breaks the story, sparking UEFA......

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