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FA say they are deeply concerned by FIFA's World Cup sell-off plan

The FA have said they are 'deeply concerned' by Gianni Infantino's plans to sell off the World Cup, saying they were unaware of the proposal and lack details.

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - JULY 19: FIFA President Gianni Infantino holds the trophy at full-time following the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final match between Spain and Argentina at New York New Jersey Stadium on July 19, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Chris Brunskill/Fantasista/Getty Images)

FA react to FIFA plan

The Football Association have released a statement saying that they are 'deeply concerned' by Gianni Infantino's plans to sell off the World Cup.

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On Wednesday, the FA said:

We were completely unaware of this proposal and have no substantive details, including what the proposition actually is, and what conditions are attached.
Based on the limited information, we are deeply concerned about the lack of process and governance to get to this point, and the apparent substance and principles involved. When the proposal is shared in the full and transparent way now promised by FIFA, we will make our views clear, and comment further.

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