UEFA members schedule emergency meeting over FIFA World Cup stake plan

UEFA’s 55 member nations are preparing to hold emergency talks following FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s proposal to sell minority stakes in a new World Cup commercial venture. England’s Football Association stated it was "deeply concerned" about the plan, which would create a separate commercial subsidiary for FIFA's flagship tournaments.

Tensions between European administrators and the global governing body have escalated, with reports indicating that potential boycott measures may be raised during the upcoming consultations. UEFA leadership previously condemned the initiative, reiterating that "none of us owns football."

While media and national federations across Europe have reacted with outrage, regulatory analysts suggest Infantino could still finalize the commercial restructuring depending on legal outcomes in the United States.

Sources: BBC News, FAZ, Le Figaro, NV, Tagesschau