Wenger Speaks Out on FIFA World Cup U-Turn as Pressure Builds

Arsene Wenger has distanced himself from Gianni Infantino's abandoned plans to sell a stake in FIFA competitions, following fierce opposition from UEFA and CONCACAF.

Brit Brief 04/08/2026 10:14

Wenger Speaks Out on FIFA World Cup U-Turn as Pressure Builds — Wenger on FIFA World Cup U-Turn as Pressure Builds

Arsene Wenger has distanced himself from Gianni Infantino's abandoned plans to sell a stake in FIFA competitions. The controversial plan faced fierce opposition.

European football association UEFA were particularly vocal, threatening to pull out of all FIFA events, including the World Cup, if the plan went through. CONCACAF, which oversees football in North and Central America and the Caribbean, also joined the criticism of FIFA's leadership.

Support for the U-turn

Asian Football Confederation president Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa was another senior figure who welcomed the U-turn.

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And now former Arsenal manager Wenger has shared his view. The Frenchman now works as chief of global football development at the world football governing body.