FA Opposes FIFA's World Cup Plans
Short overview
The Football Association has issued a statement opposing FIFA's plans, expressing full support for European colleagues and affirming that the FIFA World Cup belongs to football.
The Football Association (FA) has released a statement opposing FIFA's plans, expressing solidarity with European football bodies.
“We stand shoulder to shoulder with our European colleagues and fully support the collective view. We oppose FIFA’s plans - the FIFA World Cup belongs to football and always will,” the FA said.
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