FIFA has abandoned plans to sell a stake or interest in the World Cup, after the proposal triggered significant public and stakeholder backlash. Multiple outlets report that the organization reverses course on the sell-off approach that would have transferred part of the World Cup’s commercial or financial ownership to external parties. The decision is presented as a response to criticism surrounding the idea of turning the tournament into an asset for sale, with concerns raised before any transaction proceeds. While outlets describe the plan as controversial and note widespread negative reaction, they do not provide detailed figures, specific structures of the proposed sale, or timelines for when the original plan was developed. The overall reporting converges on the same outcome: FIFA cancels the sell-off plan and the World Cup is not being offered in the manner previously discussed. The updates indicate FIFA’s move is intended to halt the proposal and address the backlash rather than continue toward execution.