UEFA says its member associations have agreed to boycott future men’s and women’s World Cups unless FIFA abandons plans related to private investment in the tournaments. According to reports, the decision is made following a UEFA meeting on Thursday, where European nations discussed a dispute with FIFA’s proposed approach to selling stakes in World Cup events to private investors. The developments place tournament participation and scheduling under pressure, with potential knock-on effects for national teams, players, sponsors, and fans who rely on World Cup qualification and the broader competition calendar. The reports frame the move as a leverage tactic by UEFA while FIFA’s next steps remain central to how the situation evolves. Whether FIFA modifies or pauses its investment plans will likely determine if UEFA carries out the boycott or if the parties reach an alternative arrangement. With both men’s and women’s tournaments included, the dispute could affect multiple World Cup cycles and intensify discussions about governance, commercial control, and the structure of international football competitions.