FIFA World Cup plan raises antitrust questions, EU Commission says
By Lewis Crofts ( July 29, 2026, 10:14 GMT | Insight) -- FIFA’s plan to commercialize the World Cup by selling stakes to private investors raises "important competition law considerations," an EU commissioner has said, warning of regulatory powers blurring with financial interests. The European Commission has said it will study FIFA's proposals carefully in light of EU judgments that set the parameters for governing bodies.FIFA's plan to commercialize the World Cup football competition by selling stakes to private investors raises "important competition law considerations," an EU commissioner has said, warning of regulatory powers blurring with financial interests....
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