European countries threaten World Cup boycott over FIFA's new commercial plan
A new conflict has emerged in world football over FIFA's plan to create a new commercial structure. European countries may consider boycotting the World Cup after 2026 if the plan is implemented. UEFA, European football's governing body, indicated on Tuesday that FIFA plans to establish a new entity called FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE), which would consolidate its commercial rights—including broadcast, sponsorship, ticketing, licensing—and the operational delivery of its international tournaments .