News · 3 August 2026
English FA dropping support for Gianni Infantino after World Cup plan fails
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England's Football Association is pulling back its backing following a fierce backlash over a scrapped commercial scheme. Monday's decision matches an earlier move by Wales after European football leaders turned against the FIFA president. Infantino abandoned plans to sell a stake in the World Cup following widespread resistance across the sport.
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