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Jul 28, 2026 Gianni Infantino planned to sell World Cup stakes to private investors including a Trump-connected Kushner family member Tier 1 · Primary Economic Structure
Privatization of a major global sporting institution involving figures close to the Trump administration raises conflict-of-interest and governance concerns.
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- FIFA president Infantino planning to sell World Cup stakes to private investors — According to The Times (UK), FIFA President Gianni Infantino is planning to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors under a scheme that could earn him tens of millions of pounds. Investor discussions have been held with figures close to the Trump administration, with Josh Kushner (brother of Jared Kushner) proposed as the lead investor. FIFA confirmed to The Times that this plan is under discussion.
- FIFA reportedly shopping World Cup stake to private equity — FIFA President Gianni Infantino was reported to be shopping a stake in the World Cup to private equity firms for billions of dollars. A Kushner family member may be involved in the transaction. The move would privatize a major global sporting event.
- UEFA issued statement opposing World Cup privatization plan — The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) issued a statement opposing FIFA's plan to sell World Cup stakes to private investors, stating that "This crosses a line that football's governing institutions should never cross" and that "UEFA takes it extremely seriously. So should every National Football" [statement continues in source material].
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Week 80 – 2026-07-25–2026-07-31
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