UEFA considers legal action against Infantino over withdrawn World Cup stake sale plan

UEFA announced it is evaluating legal action against FIFA president Gianni Infantino and other officials linked to a recently abandoned proposal to sell a minority stake in the World Cup to American private‑equity investors. The plan was withdrawn after three of football’s six continental confederations threatened to boycott FIFA competitions, prompting Infantino to halt the transaction amid growing dissent within the sport’s governing bodies.

The controversy has intensified calls for Infantino’s resignation, and a leadership contest appears to be shaping up. Among the names floated as potential challengers is Canadian football administrator Victor Montagliani, who, along with other candidates, is positioning himself for a bid to replace the incumbent. UEFA’s possible lawsuit and the emerging candidacies signal a period of heightened scrutiny and uncertainty for FIFA’s governance.