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FIFA is embroiled in a $20 billion World Cup controversy. Here's what's going on
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
UEFA accused FIFA of crossing a line regarding rights to sell the tournament. UEFA, European soccer's governing body, stated the tournament is not FIFA's to sell. No additional details about the $20 billion figure or the specific dispute were provided in the source material.
Original reporting: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/29/world-cup-fifa-stake-sales-uefa-soccer.html