The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has joined UEFA and CONCACAF in opposing FIFA’s proposal to sell stakes in its competitions to private investors, dealing a fresh setback to the governing body’s controversial commercial plans, according to reports from PUNCH.
In a statement, the AFC said it “stands in solidarity” with UEFA and CONCACAF, arguing that the proposal could not “realistically achieve the necessary broad consensus and unity required to move forward.”
The AFC criticised FIFA for failing to properly consult stakeholders before unveiling the proposal. UEFA has already voted to boycott future World Cups if the plan proceeds, while CONCACAF also rejected the plan.
Key Points:
UEFA, CONCACAF and AFC combined represent 136 of FIFA’s 211 member votes.
The AFC’s opposition makes it significantly harder for the proposal to pass.
The plan would require at least 106 votes to pass; opposition now exceeds that threshold.
FIFA faces growing isolation as confederations unite against the proposal.
CAF and OFC are yet to decide, with their positions potentially decisive.
The proposal now faces unprecedented opposition, and FIFA’s ability to secure the necessary votes appears increasingly uncertain.
