UEFA maintains FIFA boycott over loss of confidence in Infantino

UEFA is maintaining its boycott of FIFA competitions, including the World Cup, stating it has lost confidence in FIFA President Gianni Infantino. The European football confederation announced Thursday that the boycott remains in place, even after FIFA abandoned its plan to open its commercial ventures to external investors.

UEFA detailed that its member federations were clear about the conditions for their non-participation in FIFA competitions. Beyond withdrawing the plan, UEFA requires assurances that such attempts to "disfigure football" will never be repeated. "These conditions have not been met," UEFA stated, reaffirming its loss of confidence in Infantino's presidency.

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FIFA's leadership had previously acknowledged "errors" and offered "excuses" for its aborted plan following a crisis meeting in Morocco. The global football body also expressed its "full support" for Infantino, emphasizing he is the sole elected official by FIFA's 211 member associations.

UEFA dismissed FIFA's statement, calling it a declaration from "people employed by the FIFA president (and whose careers depend on his favors)." Infantino, the sole declared candidate for re-election in March 2027, faced strong opposition to his project from UEFA and CONCACAF (North and Central America and Caribbean) before it was withdrawn. The Confederation of African Football (CAF), however, is expected to reaffirm its support for Infantino.

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