UEFA and its national associations will not participate in FIFA competitions

UEFA and several national associations say they will not take part in FIFA competitions amid a growing governance dispute.

The clash centers on criticism of FIFA’s leadership and rule changes seen as pushing football further toward commercialization.

Changes such as added ad breaks have fueled backlash from associations resisting FIFA’s direction.

A wider split could reshape international football governance, tournament participation, and power over the World Cup and other events.