Uefa and Concacaf discuss joint Nations League in latest challenge to Fifa
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Key context: <ul><li><p>Biennial tournament could launch as early as 2028</p></li><li><p>Confederations are seeking to oust Gianni Infantino </p></li></ul><p>Uefa and Concacaf have begun talks about setting up a combined Nations League tournament featuring all 96 European and North and Central American and Caribbean countries, in another direct challenge to Fifa.</p><p>The Guardian has learned that having come together <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/10/uefa-concacaf-afc-fifa-gianni-infantino-world-cup">to push for Gianni Infantino’s removal</a> in the light of the World Cup sell-off controversy, the two confederations are now working on creating their own biennial tournament, which could launch as early as 2028 after the next European Championship.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/21/uefa-concacaf-talks-set-up-combined-nations-league-tournament">Continue reading...</a> This development from The Guardian highlights ongoing changes in the sector.
Biennial tournament could launch as early as 2028Confederations are seeking to oust Gianni Infantino Uefa and Concacaf have begun talks about setting up a combined Nations League tournament featuring all 96 European and North and Central American and Caribbean countries, in another direct challenge to Fifa.The Guardian has learned that having come together to push for Gianni Infantino’s removal in the light of the World Cup sell-off controversy, the two confederations are now working on creating their own biennial tournament, which could launch as early as 2028 after the next European Championship. Continue reading...
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