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Australian Players' Union opposes FIFA's investment plan
The Professional Footballers' Association of Australia opposes FIFA's plan to open World Cup revenues to private capital, warning of potential impacts on the governance of the sport and the protection of players' and fans' interests. The plan proposes establishing a company with $20 billion in capital, raising up to $4.2 billion from external investors. However, it raises concerns about expanding tournaments and increasing the number of matches, which could harm players' interests and threaten the integrity of the game. The Australian Union cautioned that those outside the project's design control the value. Their stance aligns with opposition from the European Union players' group, FIFPro Europe, which expressed concern over the influence of investment projects on the governance of the sport and the international agenda. The FIFA project is also facing resistance from the Asian Football Confederation and is putting financial and time pressure on national associations to decide whether to approve or reject it before the decisive date on September 19, 2026.
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