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UEFA has declared that FIFA's leadership has forfeited the trust of the global football community, following the world governing body's decision to abandon a contested proposal to privatize portions of its competitions.
Australia's players union has joined international criticism of FIFA's proposal to bring private investors into the World Cup, warning the plan sidelines athletes and fans while threatening the sport's governance and independence.
Prediction market platform Kalshi more than doubled its expected user engagement during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, recording $27 billion in trading volume from 3 million users. The strong performance comes as the platform faces regulatory scrutiny across multiple US states.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has voiced Malaysia's aspiration to one day host the FIFA World Cup and see the national team compete in the prestigious tournament as Southeast Asia's representative.
Rights groups have accused FIFA of breaking its inclusivity pledge for the expanded 48-team World Cup, citing restrictive US visa policies that prevented supporters from numerous countries attending the tournament co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.