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FIFA's World Cup plot looks dead in the water as Asian Federation stand with UEFA and CONCACAF to deny Gianni Infantino a majority – but deluded president vows to plough on with his controversial plan

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by Live Sports

By WILL PICKWORTH, SPORTS REPORTER

Published: 04:21 EDT, 31 July 2026 | Updated: 04:23 EDT, 31 July 2026

Gianni Infantino’s controversial plan to sell off the World Cup appears to be dead in the water after the Asian Football Confederation joined UEFA and CONCACAF in opposing the plot.

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