TIME(@TIME):UEFA said Saturday it had lost confidence in FIFA's leadership—despite President Gianni Infantino's decision to abandon his plan to invite private investors into a new commercial venture tied to the World Cup. It could embolden challengers to emerge as his reelection looms.

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2026.08.01 18:57

UEFA said Saturday it had lost confidence in FIFA's leadership—despite President Gianni Infantino's decision to abandon his plan to invite private investors into a new commercial venture tied to the World Cup. It could embolden challengers to emerge as his reelection looms.