CONCACAF has joined UEFA in criticizing FIFA’s proposal to sell stakes in future World Cup commercial structures to private investors. Both outlets report that the plans are associated with a new commercial entity described as potentially valued at about $20 billion.
In a statement, CONCACAF says it is “deeply concerned” about FIFA’s governance and what it describes as a lack of due process. The confederation also indicates it was not informed of the proposal in advance, saying members were unaware of the plan and learned about it through media reports.
The Guardian reports that FIFA sets a 19 September deadline for members to opt in to the approach. The concerns raised by CONCACAF are presented as questions about transparency and procedure in how the proposal is handled internally. The reporting reflects that multiple confederations are reacting to the same FIFA plan, with both drawing attention to consultation and decision-making process rather than directly addressing the sporting format or location of tournaments.
