UEFA has provisionally suspended its threat to withdraw European national teams from FIFA competitions following the permanent abandonment of the governing body’s 'FIFA Forward Enterprise' project.
The decision came after FIFA provided written guarantees by July 30, 2026, confirming the definitive withdrawal of the proposal championed by FIFA President Gianni Infantino. The project, which sought to sell stakes in future World Cups to external investors, had faced widespread opposition from European football authorities.
Despite the suspension, UEFA reiterated that FIFA’s broader governance crisis remains unresolved. The European football body’s executive committee voted unanimously to authorize further institutional, political, and legal measures to push for reforms and reinstate limits on presidential authority.
UEFA also called for an independent external review of the failed project, stating that FIFA cannot investigate itself without risking a loss of credibility within the sport. The move reflects ongoing tensions between UEFA and FIFA over governance, financial transparency, and the concentration of power within the sport’s global governing body.
The provisional suspension applies only to the upcoming season, leaving open the possibility of renewed action if FIFA fails to address UEFA’s concerns.
