FIFA drops World Cup stake‑sale plan after UEFA boycott threat

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• [● 3 SOURCES] CONCACAF expressed disappointment over a perceived lack of due process in developing the plan.
• [● 3 SOURCES] Each of FIFA’s 211 member associations could receive up to $40 million total – $20 million upfront and $20 million later – if the plan is approved.
• [● 15 SOURCES] FIFA plans to create a commercial subsidiary called FIFA Forward Enterprise valued at about $20 billion. www.aljazeera.com · www.diebewertung.de · www.turkgun.com · www.t-online.de · sportbild.bild.de · +5 more
• [● 4 SOURCES] UEFA publicly condemned the proposal, stating the World Cup is not for sale.
• [● 3 SOURCES] Thrive Capital, led by Joshua Kushner, is set to lead the investment consortium for the stake sale.
• [● 3 SOURCES] FIFA set a September 19 deadline for member associations to approve the plan.
• [● 2 SOURCES] JP Morgan will oversee the fundraising process for the commercial subsidiary.
• [● 3 SOURCES] The proposal includes selling a 20 % minority, non‑controlling stake in the new subsidiary to private investors.
• [● 3 SOURCES] FIFA plans to create a commercial subsidiary called FIFA Forward Enterprise valued at $20 billion.
• [○ 1 SOURCE] Josh Kushner will act as guarantor to help find other investors, with J.P. Morgan leading the process.
• [○ 1 SOURCE] Investors in the 20 % stake will have no access to football governance or management of FIFA.
• [○ 1 SOURCE] The 2026 World Cup will be co‑hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada.