Tuesday, 20 October 2026

UEFA sets two-week deadline for FIFA regarding World Cup documents

Golazo Newsroom · Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 03:01

UEFA sets two-week deadline for FIFA regarding World Cup documents
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  • UEFA has demanded that FIFA release documents concerning the proposed World Cup sell-off scheme.
  • A two-week deadline has been imposed by the European governing body.
  • The correspondence also addresses governance concerns, including the Balogun affair.

UEFA has issued a formal demand for FIFA to disclose key documentation surrounding Gianni Infantino’s plan for a World Cup sell-off. The European governing body has granted FIFA a two-week window to provide the requested information.

According to The Guardian, the letter serves as part of a broader critique of FIFA's internal governance. The communication also addresses other outstanding issues, specifically referencing the Balogun affair. Reports from kicker indicate that UEFA has presented a list of 42 questions to the FIFA president regarding these investment plans and general administrative practices.

Data source: The Guardian, kicker, Foto: Bryan Berlin / CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Updated Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 03:01

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UEFA sets two-week deadline for FIFA regarding World Cup documents