UEFA says it will continue its threatened boycott of the men’s and women’s World Cups, despite FIFA’s response to the dispute. According to UEFA statements reported by multiple outlets, FIFA held a crisis meeting and its president Gianni Infantino issued an apology after controversy over FIFA’s proposal to open up World Cup competitions to private investment. While FIFA has indicated it is withdrawing or stepping back from the private investor plan, UEFA says this is not enough to resolve its concerns. France 24 and RTE report that UEFA’s position remains in place following FIFA’s apology, with UEFA linking the boycott to FIFA’s earlier approach toward private investment in competitions. Vanguard similarly reports that UEFA maintains the boycott stance and references FIFA’s withdrawal of the plan. Across the coverage, UEFA’s argument is consistent: the governing body is still not satisfied with FIFA’s handling of the issue, and it continues to condition any change on progress related to private investment in World Cup events. The reporting indicates the dispute is ongoing as UEFA weighs its next steps.