UEFA is set to withdraw a threatened boycott of FIFA competitions ahead of Thursday’s draw for the UEFA Champions League, according to multiple outlets citing sources. The move is presented as a resolution to a dispute between the two bodies over how the World Cup and related events would be financed and run.
The disagreement began after reports surfaced in late July about FIFA, led by Gianni Infantino, pursuing a commercial subsidiary model to manage major tournaments such as the World Cup and the Club World Cup. Outlets report that UEFA reacted strongly, warning that it would block participation in FIFA competitions while the proposals remained active. France 24 and others add that UEFA is expected to end the threat after receiving assurances that a previously rejected FIFA plan will not be revived.
While the general direction is consistent across reports, the outlets differ slightly in emphasis: some frame it as UEFA ending its own boycott stance after assurances, while others stress the broader financial and governance context surrounding the proposed World Cup changes and UEFA’s earlier public position.
