FIFA President Gianni Infantino with President of the United States Donald J. Trump during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final match between Spain and Argentina at New York New Jersey Stadium on July 19, 2026,

The Asian Football Confederation has joined the North, Central America and Caribbean football association and UEFA in opposition to FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s proposal to sell stakes in its competitions to private investors.

Brazilian criticism has focused on CONMEBOL’s refusal to join UEFA’s challenge to Gianni Infantino. However, claims that the South American confederation remained completely silent over FIFA Forward Enterprise are inaccurate.

European football governing body UEFA has threatened to take legal action against FIFA President Gianni Infantino over the FIFA Forward Enterprise plans.

This is an updated version of an article that first appeared on The Athletic in May 2025. For an insight into the one-upmanship between FIFA, the world football governing body, and UEFA, its European counterpart,

Three confederations were hard against the idea. The other three didn't exactly voice support either.

European football’s governing body UEFA threatened to boycott FIFA events and accused the organization of putting the sport’s “soul” up for sale over the proposal.

UEFA president Alexander Ceferin has urged European nations to revoke their support for Gianni Infantino amid rising pressure on his position. Fifa president Infantino is facing calls to resign