The proposal, presented by FIFA President Gianni Infantino, has faced widespread condemnation from UEFA and the Asian Football Confederation, which argue it undermines the integrity of football governance. UEFA stated that no national teams will participate in FIFA events unless the proposal is fully abandoned, emphasizing that the World Cup should not be treated as a commercial asset. The backlash raises significant concerns about the future of international football governance, with various regional confederations and players’ unions also expressing opposition to the plan.