Poland says Women’s World Cup plan on course despite UEFA boycott of FIFA
Summary
Poland says preparations for next month’s Under-20 Women’s World Cup are on track despite UEFA’s boycott of FIFA events. Some countries, like New Zealand and France, confirmed they will participate, while UEFA’s 55 member associations continue to oppose FIFA’s leadership and commercial plans.Key Facts
- The Under-20 Women’s World Cup will take place in Poland from September 5 to 27.
- UEFA’s member associations voted to boycott FIFA events because of a failed plan by FIFA’s president to sell part of the World Cup’s commercial rights.
- Poland’s football association says no team has withdrawn from the tournament so far.
- New Zealand and France confirmed they will send teams to the competition.
- England and Canada have not commented on participation; the U.S. is expected to attend but declined to comment.
- UEFA stated it has lost confidence in FIFA President Gianni Infantino and demands for conditions to end the boycott remain unmet.
- There may be future talks about alternative tournaments if the dispute continues.
- The women’s game could be more affected by the dispute as other women’s tournaments, like the Under-17 World Cup in October, approach.
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