UEFA has reiterated its threat to boycott FIFA competitions, stating that not all of its demands have been met regarding a shelved plan to introduce private finance into the World Cup. Despite facing criticism from CONMEBOL, FIFA President Gianni Infantino received backing from the Confederation of African Football (CAF).

• The proposed deal aimed to raise up to $4.2 billion through a new commercial subsidiary, the FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE).
• Key figures involved include FIFA President Gianni Infantino and UEFA.
• UEFA's initial threat of a boycott was instrumental in forcing Infantino to abandon the private investment deal.