Cover image: Donald Trump et Gianni Infantino lors d'une réception à la Trump Tower de New York, le 17 juillet 2026. AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin - Jacquelyn Martin

FIFA plan for Kushner-backed $20 billion operation to run World Cup meets fury from Europe's UEFA

28 Jul 2026, 19:45 · France 24

FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s plan to create a $20 billion company running the World Cup with private investors including the Kushner family was announced Tuesday — and immediately attacked by European soccer body UEFA. “It is not FIFA’s to sell,” UEFA said in a statement. “None of us are the owners of football.” FRANCE 24's James Vasina reports.