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European nations to boycott World Cup if Fifa goes ahead with investment plan

European nations to boycott World Cup if Fifa goes ahead with investment plan
BBC News Thursday 30 July 2026, 15:19 UTC 1 min read
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Uefa's 55 member associations vote to boycott the World Cup if Fifa proceeds with its plan to sell stakes in its competitions.

Uefa's 55 member associations vote to boycott the World Cup if Fifa proceeds with its plan to sell stakes in its competitions.
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