# UEFA may propose World Cup boycott over FIFA plan

UEFA is considering raising the possibility of boycotting the World Cup in response to a controversial FIFA proposal. The move signals growing tensions between European football bodies and world football's governing body. If pursued, a boycott could significantly disrupt the next World Cup.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### Sports
- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cvg7vglq9wpo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 07:16:37 GMT
- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/czekr6kn58po?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:12:06 GMT

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/7/29/infantinos-fifa-world-cup-stakes-plan-would-uefa-boycott-would-it-work?traffic_source=rss) — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:19:58 +0000

### Entertainment
- [Variety](https://variety.com/2026/sports/global/world-cup-boycott-opposition-fifa-plan-1236823227/) — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:27:27 +0000