FIFA abandons a plan to sell stakes connected to the World Cup after facing widespread public and stakeholder backlash, according to reports. Multiple outlets say the proposal, associated with FIFA president Gianni Infantino, drew significant criticism and led to mounting pressure on FIFA leadership. The reports also cite concerns about potential disruption to FIFA’s plans, including threats of a boycott tied to the controversy. As a result, FIFA does not proceed with the stake-selling approach that had been under consideration. The articles frame the development as a reversal driven by the scale of opposition and the risk that the proposal could harm FIFA’s relationships with key partners and stakeholders. While the outlets do not detail all terms of the original proposal, they agree on the outcome: FIFA scraps the plan. The decision reflects FIFA’s attempt to manage reputational and political risks in the lead-up to future World Cup-related arrangements. The reports indicate that Infantino faces continued scrutiny following the collapse of the initiative, though FIFA’s specific next steps are not described in detail across the coverage.