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Uefa World Cup boycott may be raised over Fifa plan

Uefa World Cup boycott may be raised over Fifa plan
BBC News Wednesday 29 July 2026, 07:16 UTC 1 min read
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Uefa's 55 member associations will hold an emergency meeting this week to discuss Fifa's controversial proposals to sell stakes in its major competitions.

Uefa's 55 member associations will hold an emergency meeting this week to discuss Fifa's controversial proposals to sell stakes in its major competitions.
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