European football governing body Uefa has signaled that a potential boycott of major competitions, including the World Cup, remains on the table. The stance follows a recent meeting at Fifa headquarters where the world governing body acknowledged “mistakes” regarding the abandoned Fifa Forward Enterprise (FFE) proposal, which had sought to sell stakes in major tournaments to private investors.

Uefa dismissed the gesture, stating that the conditions for resolving the crisis—the withdrawal of the proposal and ironclad assurances that such plans would not return—had not been met. In a firm statement, Uefa reiterated that it has lost confidence in Fifa President Gianni Infantino, noting that the support expressed by some of his employees “changes nothing.” The English Football Association has also formally withdrawn its support for the president in response to the FFE controversy.

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While Uefa continues to push for accountability, Infantino appears to be consolidating his position. Following a meeting with his management board in Morocco, the president received public backing from several international confederations, including the Confederation of African Football (Caf), as well as national associations from Argentina and Mexico. Conversely, the Jordanian Football Association has publicly stated it will not support Infantino’s re-election in March.

Uefa faces significant hurdles in its efforts to force a leadership change. Triggering a vote of no confidence would require the support of 106 of Fifa’s 211 member associations, a threshold that currently appears difficult to reach. With the Fifa Women's U20s World Cup scheduled to begin in Poland on September 5, Uefa’s resolve regarding a potential boycott will face an imminent test.

Source: BBC News