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Conmebol requests "additional information" from FIFA regarding World Cup sales, emphasizing "football first"

August 1, 2026ΠœΠ°Ρ€Π°Ρ‚ Π—ΠΈΠ³Π°Π½ΡˆΠΈΠ½1 ΠΌΠΈΠ½

The opposition to FIFA's plan to involve private investors in World Cup sales has expanded. The day after UEFA threatened a boycott, the Asian Confederation officially voiced its disagreement on Friday. In the evening, the South American Football Confederation (Conmebol) adopted a cautious stance, requesting further clarification from FIFA. This development highlights a growing concern that the focus on commercial interests might overshadow the sport itself.