Clarification and withdrawal
FIFA published a clarification saying FIFA Forward Enterprise would remain owned and controlled by FIFA and would not transfer football governance to investors.
Later that day, Infantino said the proposal would not proceed because the divisions it created no longer served its objective.
What the decision means
The withdrawal is confirmed by FIFA’s own statement. It resolves the status of this proposal, while leaving open the governance questions raised during consultation.
Source record
Sources
- Clarifications on FIFA Forward Enterprise proposalFIFA · 31 Jul 2026 · Primary source
- Statement attributable to the FIFA PresidentFIFA · 31 Jul 2026 · Primary source
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