The Football Association (FA) and Concacaf have criticised FIFA’s proposed private investment plan, raising concerns over what they described as a lack of transparency, consultation and proper governance procedures.
FIFA’s proposal seeks to establish a private company to manage the commercial operations of its major competitions, including the World Cup, but the move has faced growing opposition from football stakeholders around the world.
The FA said it was “completely unaware” of the proposal before details emerged in media reports, questioning the process through which the plan was developed.
In a statement, the English football governing body said it had not received sufficient information about the structure of the proposal or the conditions attached to it.
The FA added that it would make further comments after FIFA provides full details and ensures a transparent review process.
Concacaf also expressed disappointment, revealing that it first became aware of the plan through media reports before FIFA’s official announcement.
The confederation said it was “deeply concerned” by what it called a lack of due process, insisting that major decisions affecting global football should involve proper consultation with key stakeholders.
Concacaf said football’s governing organisations have a shared responsibility to protect the sport’s long-term interests, stressing that major decisions must be based on strong governance, clear procedures and responsible leadership.
The criticism comes as UEFA prepares to hold an emergency meeting with its 55 member associations to discuss FIFA’s investment proposal.
Sources indicated that a possible boycott of future World Cups remained among the options being considered by UEFA amid growing opposition to the plan.
UEFA has already warned that FIFA’s proposal “crosses a line that football’s governing institutions should never cross,” further intensifying the dispute over the future commercial direction of international football.
