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FIFA to sell World Cup stake in new $20-billion entity
short by Anmol Sharma / on Wednesday, 29 July, 2026
FIFA is considering selling up to 20% of FIFA Forward Enterprise, a new subsidiary valued at $20 billion that'd manage commercial and event operations for the World Cup and other tournaments. The deal could raise around $4.2 billion, while FIFA would retain control. UEFA has strongly opposed the plan, citing transparency, governance and commercialisation concerns over football's future direction.
read more at Reuters