# UEFA calls emergency meeting as opposition to FIFA plan grows

UEFA has called an emergency meeting as resistance hardens against FIFA's proposal for a biennial World Cup. The plan, backed by FIFA president Gianni Infantino, faces widespread opposition from European leagues and clubs who argue it would overburden players and disrupt domestic competitions. The outcome could reshape the international football calendar.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### Sports
- [The Guardian Sport](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jul/29/uefa-emergency-meeting-fifa-gianni-infantini-world-cup-plan) — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 19:07:37 GMT
- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cz64gdj9e25o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 05:20:36 GMT

### World
- [BBC World](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cz7d17r455go?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Sat, 01 Aug 2026 20:09:27 GMT
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/2/why-has-the-eu-called-an-emergency-meeting-on-spain-migrants-surge?traffic_source=rss) — Sun, 02 Aug 2026 12:32:51 +0000