CONCACAF has joined UEFA in opposing FIFA president Gianni Infantinos controversial proposal to sell a stake in the World Cups commercial rights, dealing a major blow to the plans. Following an emergency meeting on Thursday, the Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) confirmed its 41 member associations had rejected the proposal, citing concerns over the process behind the plan.The decision comes after UEFA announced that its 55 member nations would boycott all FIFA competitions, including the mens and womens World Cups, unless the proposal is abandoned.CONCACAF, whose members include 2026 World Cup co-hosts the United States, Canada and Mexico, said it had expressed deep concerns about the lack of due process surrounding the proposal, the artificially short deadline imposed, and the absence of any review or approval by the relevant FIFA governance bodies.The United States Soccer Federation also backed the confederations position, stating it stands with CONCACAF and its members.Infantino continues to push commercial routeInfantino unveiled plans earlier this week to sell a stake in FIFA Forward Enterprises (FFE), a move that would reportedly raise $20 billion in exchange for influence over future World Cup broadcasting and commercial rights.The proposal, backed by investment firm Thrive Capital, founded by Joshua Kushner, would generate more than $80 million for each of FIFAs 211 member associations between now and 2037. FIFA members have until September 19 to vote on the proposal.UEFA had already taken the unprecedented step of threatening to boycott all FIFA competitions while the proposal remains active.In a statement, European footballs governing body said: UEFA and its national associations will not participate in FIFA competitions.It added: Some things are simply too important to sell. The FIFA World Cup belongs to football. It always will.UEFA also criticised what it described as a lack of meaningful consultation, calling the process a profound failure of leadership by FIFA.The growing opposition has also spread to Asia. Asian Football Confederation president Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa warned member associations that FIFAs actions risked undermining continental football and suggested the proposal could not succeed without the backing of all six continental confederations. Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read Harvey Elliott ready to prove himself on return to Liverpool Mitch Fretton 30th July, 2026 Tonali reveals it took 10 minutes for him to decide on Tottenham move Mitch Fretton 30th July, 2026 John Stones joins Inter Milan as a free agent Mitch Fretton 30th July, 2026 BREAKING: UEFA to boycott FIFA World Cup Ben Miller 30th July, 2026 UEFA calls FIFA World Cup plan sell-off a profound failure of leadership Ben Miller 30th July, 2026 Rashford posts emotional farewell to Barcelona with return officially ruled out Mitch Fretton 30th July, 2026
