FIFA Faces Backlash Over Controversial World Cup Sale Proposal

WHO:

AP - FIFA plans to create a new commercial subsidiary called FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) valued at $20 billion.

AP - Thrive Eternal, an investment vehicle founded by Joshua Kushner, is expected to lead the proposed investor group for FFE.

AP - J.P. Morgan is acting as FIFA's chief advisor for the project.

AP - U.S. Congressman Jamie Raskin has requested FIFA President Gianni Infantino to appear before the House Judiciary Committee regarding his relationship with President Trump.

AP - FIFA plans to create a new commercial subsidiary called FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) valued at $20 billion.

AP - Thrive Eternal, an investment vehicle founded by Joshua Kushner, is expected to lead the proposed investor group for FFE.

AP - J.P. Morgan is acting as FIFA's chief advisor for the project.

AP - U.S. Congressman Jamie Raskin has requested FIFA President Gianni Infantino to appear before the House Judiciary Committee regarding his relationship with President Trump.

AP - FIFA plans to create a new commercial subsidiary called FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE).

AP - Thrive Eternal, an investment vehicle founded by Joshua Kushner, is expected to lead the proposed investor group for FFE.

AP - J.P. Morgan is acting as FIFA's chief advisor for the project.

AP - U.S. Congressman Jamie Raskin has requested FIFA President Gianni Infantino to appear before the House Judiciary Committee regarding his relationship with President Trump.

AP - FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced plans to create a new commercial subsidiary called FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE).

AP - Thrive Eternal, an investment vehicle founded by Joshua Kushner, is expected to lead the proposed investor group for FFE.

AP - J.P. Morgan is acting as FIFA's chief advisor for the project.

AP - U.S. Congressman Jamie Raskin has requested FIFA President Gianni Infantino to appear before the House Judiciary Committee regarding his relationship with President Trump.

AP - UEFA (Union of European Football Associations) has issued a statement condemning FIFA's proposal.

AP - FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced plans to create a new commercial subsidiary called FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE).

AP - Thrive Eternal, an investment vehicle founded by Joshua Kushner, is expected to lead the proposed investor group for FFE.

AP - J.P. Morgan is acting as FIFA's chief advisor for the project.

AP - Joshua Kushner's Thrive Eternal is expected to lead the proposed investor group for FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE).

AP - U.S. Congressman Jamie Raskin has requested FIFA President Gianni Infantino to appear before the House Judiciary Committee regarding his relationship with President Trump.

AP - UEFA (Union of European Football Associations) has issued a statement condemning FIFA's proposal.

AP - Joshua Kushner's Thrive Eternal is expected to lead the proposed investor group for FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE).

AP - U.S. Congressman Jamie Raskin has requested FIFA President Gianni Infantino to appear before the House Judiciary Committee regarding his relationship with President Trump.

AP - FIFA President Gianni Infantino

AP - UEFA (Union of European Football Associations)

AP - Joshua Kushner, brother of Jared Kushner, son-in-law of U.S. President Donald Trump

AP - J.P. Morgan, financial advisor for FIFA

WHAT:

AP - FIFA aims to raise up to $4.2 billion through the sale of minority, non-controlling stakes in FFE.

AP - Each of FIFA's 211 member associations could receive a stake worth about $20 million.

AP - FIFA reported record World Cup income of about $12 billion from the 2026 tournament.

AP - FIFA aims to raise up to $4.2 billion through the sale of minority, non-controlling stakes in FFE.

AP - Each of FIFA's 211 member associations could receive a stake worth about $20 million.

AP - FIFA reported record World Cup income of about $12 billion from the 2026 tournament.

AP - FIFA aims to raise up to $4.2 billion through the sale of minority, non-controlling stakes in FFE.

AP - Each of FIFA's 211 member associations could receive a stake worth about $20 million.

AP - FIFA reported record World Cup income of about $12 billion from the 2026 tournament.

AP - FIFA plans to create a new commercial subsidiary called FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) valued at $20 billion.

AP - FIFA aims to raise up to $4.2 billion through the sale of minority, non-controlling stakes in FFE.

AP - Each of FIFA's 211 member associations could receive a stake worth about $20 million.

AP - FIFA reported record World Cup income of about $12 billion from the 2026 tournament.

AP - FIFA plans to create a new commercial subsidiary called FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) valued at $20 billion.

AP - FIFA aims to raise up to $4.2 billion through the sale of minority, non-controlling stakes in FFE.

AP - Each of FIFA's 211 member associations could receive a stake worth about $20 million.

AP - FIFA reported record World Cup income of about $12 billion from the 2026 tournament.

AP - FIFA aims to raise up to $4.2 billion through the sale of minority, non-controlling stakes in FFE.

AP - Each of FIFA's 211 member associations could receive a stake worth about $20 million.

AP - FIFA reported record World Cup income of about $12 billion from the 2026 tournament.

AP - FIFA plans to create a new commercial subsidiary called FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) valued at $20 billion.

AP - FIFA aims to raise up to $4.2 billion through the sale of minority, non-controlling stakes in FFE.

AP - Each of FIFA's 211 member associations could receive a stake worth about $20 million.

AP - FIFA reported record World Cup income of about $12 billion from the 2026 tournament.

AP - FIFA plans to raise up to $4.2 billion through the sale of minority, non-controlling stakes in FFE.

AP - Each of FIFA's 211 member associations could receive a stake worth about $20 million.

AP - FIFA plans to create a new commercial subsidiary called FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) valued at $20 billion.

AP - FIFA aims to raise up to $4.2 billion through the sale of minority, non-controlling stakes in FFE.

AP - Each of FIFA's 211 member associations could receive up to $20 million in one-off capital funding.

AP - FIFA reported record World Cup income of about $12 billion from the 2026 tournament.

WHERE:

AP - FIFA is based in Switzerland.

AP - The 2026 World Cup was held across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

WHEN:

AP - FIFA is scheduled to hold an online congress on November 23 to confirm hosts of the Women’s World Cup editions in 2031 and 2035.

AP - FIFA is scheduled to hold an online congress on November 23 to confirm hosts of the Women’s World Cup editions in 2031 and 2035.

AP - FIFA is scheduled to hold an online congress on November 23 to confirm hosts of the Women’s World Cup editions in 2031 and 2035.

AP - FIFA is scheduled to hold an online congress on November 23 to confirm hosts of the Women’s World Cup editions in 2031 and 2035.

AP - FIFA is scheduled to hold an online congress on November 23 to confirm hosts of the Women’s World Cup editions in 2031 and 2035.

AP - FIFA is scheduled to hold an online congress on November 23 to confirm hosts of the Women’s World Cup editions in 2031 and 2035.

AP - FIFA plans to present the proposal to its member associations and the FIFA Council for approval.

AP - FIFA is scheduled to hold an online congress on November 23 to confirm hosts of the Women’s World Cup editions in 2031 and 2035.

WHY:

AP - Infantino stated that the proposal is about the "democratization of football worldwide" and aims to increase funding for football development to over $10 billion.

AP - Infantino stated that the proposal is about the "democratization of football worldwide" and aims to increase funding for football development to over $10 billion.

AP - Infantino stated that the proposal is about the "democratization of football worldwide" and aims to increase funding for football development to over $10 billion.

AP - Infantino stated that the proposal is about the "democratization of football worldwide" and aims to increase funding for football development to over $10 billion.

AP - Infantino stated that the proposal is about the "democratization of football worldwide" and aims to increase funding for football development to over $10 billion.

AP - Infantino stated that the proposal is about the "democratization of football worldwide" and aims to increase funding for football development to over $10 billion.

AP - Infantino stated that the proposal is about the "democratization of football worldwide" and aims to increase funding for football development to over $10 billion.

AP - Infantino stated that the plan is about the "democratization of football worldwide" and aims to increase funding for football development to over $10 billion.

HOW:

AP - FIFA will invite third parties to make minority investments in FFE, which will consolidate FIFA's commercial rights, including broadcasting, sponsorship, ticketing, and licensing.

AP - FIFA will invite third parties to make minority investments in FFE, which will consolidate FIFA's commercial rights, including broadcasting, sponsorship, ticketing, and licensing.

AP - FIFA will invite third parties to make minority investments in FFE, which will consolidate FIFA's commercial rights, including broadcasting, sponsorship, ticketing, and licensing.

AP - FIFA will invite third parties to make minority investments in FFE, which will consolidate FIFA's commercial rights, including broadcasting, sponsorship, ticketing, and licensing.

AP - FIFA will invite third parties to make minority investments in FFE, which will consolidate FIFA's commercial rights, including broadcasting, sponsorship, ticketing, and licensing.

AP - FIFA will invite third parties to make minority investments in FFE, which will consolidate FIFA's commercial rights, including broadcasting, sponsorship, ticketing, and licensing.

AP - FIFA will invite third parties to make minority investments in FFE, which will consolidate FIFA's commercial rights, including broadcasting, sponsorship, ticketing, and licensing.

AP - FIFA will invite third parties to make minority investments in FFE, which will consolidate FIFA's commercial rights, including broadcasting, sponsorship, ticketing, and licensing.

FIFA is set to launch a new commercial subsidiary called FIFA Forward Enterprise, valued at $20 billion, with plans to raise up to $4.2 billion through the sale of minority stakes, potentially benefiting each of its 211 member associations with about $20 million. Thrive Eternal, an investment vehicle founded by Joshua Kushner, is expected to lead the investor group, while J.P. Morgan serves as FIFA's chief advisor for the project. Additionally, FIFA President Gianni Infantino has been requested by U.S. Congressman Jamie Raskin to appear before the House Judiciary Committee to discuss his relationship with Trump.