# FIFA's World Cup With No Teams? Infantino's Boldest Plan Yet

An opinion piece by Marina Hyde suggests FIFA president Gianni Infantino could push for a World Cup featuring no participating national teams, a radical and potentially disruptive concept. The proposal highlights Infantino's unpredictable governance style and raises questions about the future of international football.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### Business
- [The Guardian Biz](https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/jul/31/world-cup-sell-stakes-gianni-infantino-fifa) — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:44:21 GMT

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/7/31/fifas-lamour-says-staff-deceived-over-infantinos-world-cup-sell-off-plan?traffic_source=rss) — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 17:38:04 +0000