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FIFA President Gianni Infantino has abandoned a bold plan to sell 20% stakes in World Cup operations to private investors after facing fierce opposition from regional confederations, threatening his previously secure path to re-election in March.
The Asian Football Confederation has rejected FIFA's controversial plan to privatise World Cup operations, joining UEFA and CONCACAF in opposition. The move leaves FIFA President Gianni Infantino facing mounting pressure and questions about governance.
India's football struggles deepen as the nation ranked 138th globally fails to qualify for next year's Asian Cup. Systemic problems including poor youth development, governance conflicts, and limited regional popularity threaten World Cup ambitions for decades.