Spain and Portugal risk missing 2030 World Cup amid FIFA-UEFA commercial dispute
A deepening standoff between FIFA and UEFA has raised the alarming prospect of co-hosts Spain and Portugal being absent from the 2030 FIFA World Cup. The dispute centres on FIFA's proposal to sell a minority stake in its commercial rights, a move that has drawn strong opposition from UEFA and other football bodies. UEFA has gone as far as threatening to boycott FIFA competitions if the plan proceeds, escalating tensions significantly. The conflict has sparked internal criticism within world football and cast uncertainty over the centenary edition of the tournament. Observers warn the power struggle could fundamentally reshape the future of the sport's most prestigious event.
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