UEFA to Boycott FIFA Competitions Over World Cup Sale Plan The latest development in the ongoing power struggle within international soccer has seen UEFA announce its decision to boycott all FIFA competitions, including the World Cup, until Gianni Infantino's plan to sell stakes in the tournament is abandoned.
The governing body of European soccer claims that Infantino's proposal would compromise the integrity of the sport.
At stake is not just a significant amount of money – approximately $20 billion – but also the principle of who should control the World Cup: FIFA leadership or member associations?