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FIFA Executives Were Given Ultimatum to Approve World Cup Privatization Plan

NYT > Business·August 6, 2026
FIFA Executives Were Given Ultimatum to Approve World Cup Privatization Plan

FIFA executives were given an ultimatum to approve a multibillion-dollar World Cup privatization plan just a day before the World Cup final. The demand put pressure on key figures to sign off on the project, which has significant financial implications. The privatization plan is valued in the billions of dollars and could have far-reaching consequences for the organization. FIFA executives were forced to make a decision under tight deadlines, sparking concerns about the potential impact on the sport.

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