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CONCACAF and UEFA oppose FIFA's private equity plan, threatening to boycott the World Cup.

Several major football organizations, including UEFA and CONCACAF, are opposing FIFA President Gianni Infantino's proposal to sell stakes in the FIFA World Cup to private equity firms. This opposition has escalated to threats of a boycott of the World Cup, reflecting serious concerns about the commercialization and governance changes to the prestigious international tournament. The issue has drawn widespread attention as these confederations consider withdrawing their participation in the event.