UEFA Demands FIFA President Infantino’s Resignation, Threatens Event Boycott
European soccer's governing body, UEFA, is reiterating its demand for FIFA President Gianni Infantino's resignation and is considering boycotting FIFA events, including future World Cups. This stance follows criticism over Infantino's now-withdrawn plan to bring private investors into FIFA competitions,…
Denver, CO, August 6, 2026 —
UEFA, the governing body for European soccer, has once again called for the resignation of FIFA President Gianni Infantino. The organization is also exploring the possibility of boycotting future FIFA events, including upcoming World Cups.
This renewed demand stems from ongoing criticism regarding a previously proposed plan by Infantino to introduce private investors into FIFA competitions. UEFA has stated that conditions previously set forth by the European body for its participation in FIFA events have not been met.
The organization has expressed a significant lack of confidence in Infantino’s leadership. While the specific details of UEFA’s conditions were not provided, the sentiment indicates a breakdown in trust and alignment between the two football associations.
The potential boycott by UEFA could have substantial implications for FIFA’s flagship tournament, the World Cup, given UEFA’s prominent role in global football and the significant participation of European nations in the competition. The full extent of UEFA’s considerations and any potential timeline for decisions were not immediately available.
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