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StoryJul 29, 2026, 8:47 PM· Mark Ogden
World Cup for sale? FIFA's controversial plans explained
In brief
FIFA's plan to raise up to $20 billion in private investment has been widely condemned. What is it all about? And, crucially, what will happen next?.
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