Everyone hates FIFA’s plan to sell the World Cup to private equity

Cameron Peters· Jul 31, 2026 · 9:10 PM UTC ·4 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 3 views

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Legions of fans got to experience the US (and Canada, and Mexico), and Americans embraced visiting teams in turn. There was lots of extremely good football (soccer), and Cinderella teams like Cape Verde had a chance to shine.Not even two weeks later, though, FIFA president Gianni Infantino is doing his best to kill the good vibes. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.Specifically, his plan would create a new entity to run the World Cup, with FIFA the majority owner.

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▪Legions of fans got to experience the US (and Canada, and Mexico), and Americans embraced visiting teams in turn.
▪There was lots of extremely good football (soccer), and Cinderella teams like Cape Verde had a chance to shine.Not even two weeks later, though, FIFA president Gianni Infantino is doing his best to kill the good vibes.
▪This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.Specifically, his plan would create a new entity to run the World Cup, with FIFA the majority owner.

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Today, Explained newsletterEveryone hates FIFA’s plan to sell the World Cup to private equityGianni Infantino’s proposal has many FIFA member associations up in arms.by Cameron PetersJul 31, 2026, 9:10 PM UTCShareGiftFIFA President Gianni Infantino looks on after the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina on July 19, 2026, in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Marvin Ibo Guengoer — GES Sportfoto/Getty ImagesCameron Peters is a staff editor at Vox.This story appeared in Today, Explained, a daily newsletter that helps you understand the most compelling news and stories of the day. Subscribe here.The 2026 FIFA World Cup wasn’t perfect, but it was still pretty great. Legions of fans got to experience the US (and Canada, and Mexico), and Americans embraced visiting teams in turn.

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