Why FIFA stopped trying to sell World Cup shares
FIFA, the group that runs global soccer, dropped a plan to sell business shares in the World Cup after people got upset.
Published Aug 2
What is the World Cup plan
FIFA is the big group that runs soccer tournaments around the world. They wanted to sell parts of their business to make extra money, but many people strongly disagreed with the idea.
Why people said no
- Soccer leaders from different countries worried about losing control.
- Many fans and officials felt the sport should focus on games, not business deals.
- The pushback was so strong that the head of FIFA had to listen and stop the plan.
What happens next
FIFA will look for other ways to make money without selling business shares. The upcoming World Cup will continue as planned without any outside business owners.