Why 2030 WC hosts Spain, Portugal could miss tournament amid FIFA-UEFA standoff

 UEFA’s threat to boycott FIFA competitions has raised the possibility of an unprecedented 2030 World Cup scenario, with co-hosts Spain and Portugal potentially missing their own tournament. The standoff centres on FIFA’s plan to sell a minority stake in commercial rights, which has triggered widespread opposition, internal criticism and fears the centenary World Cup could be reshaped by a historic football power struggle. UEFA’s threat to boycott FIFA competitions has raised the possibility of an unprecedented 2030 World Cup scenario, with co-hosts Spain and Portugal potentially missing their own tournament. The standoff centres on FIFA’s plan to sell a minority stake in commercial rights, which has triggered widespread opposition, internal criticism and fears the centenary World Cup could be reshaped by a historic football power struggle.