Archive · 31 Jul 2026
UK Finance Minister Says FIFA World Cup Sale Plan Collapsing
The UK’s finance minister, John Healey, told reporters that FIFA’s idea to sell part of the World Cup is falling apart.
He said he is proud that the English FA and the European UEFA are fighting against the sale.
Healey wants the sale plans to be stopped.
He made the comments in London on a Friday.
This shows the UK government is against FIFA’s sale plan.
UK Finance Minister John Healey says FIFA's plan to sell World Cup stake is collapsing.
Healey praised FA and UEFA for leading opposition to FIFA's sale proposal.
He expressed pride in the football authorities' efforts to stop the sale.
Healey called for the plans to be put to one side.
The statement was made during a press briefing in London.
- Who
- UK Finance Minister John Healey
- What
- Said FIFA's plan to sell a stake in the World Cup is collapsing
- When
- Friday
- Where
- London
- Why
- He praised the FA and UEFA for opposing the sale and wants the plans stopped
- Finance Minister
- John Healey
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Event
- FIFA World Cup sale plan
- Status
- Collapsing
- Location
- London