U.S. Soccer, North American nations reject Infantino's World Cup investor plan

European nations agreed Thursday to boycott the World Cup and all other FIFA competitions to protest Gianni Infantino’s plan to sell stakes in soccer’s biggest tournament to private equity investors. The North American soccer body rejected his plan later the same day. The 41-member Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football ( CONCACAF ) met and announced it rejected Infantino's plan in the aftermath of UEFA's decision. In a statement, CONCACAF said members “expressed deep concerns about the lack of due process surrounding the proposal, the artificially short deadline imposed, and the absence of any review or approval by the relevant FIFA governance bodies.” It also questioned the need for outside investment "following the most profitable FIFA World Cup in history.” CONCACAF includes the U.S. Soccer Federation ( USMNT / USWNT ), Mexico, Canada and more.

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