UEFA has declared its opposition to FIFA President Gianni Infantino's proposal to allow private investors access to the commercial rights of the FIFA World Cup. During an emergency meeting on July 31, 2026, UEFA's 55 member associations unanimously voted to boycott the World Cup should this reform be implemented.

In related sports news, AS Monaco is expected to return to the Betclic Elite basketball league following approval of the club's new takeover plan by the French Basketball Federation. Additionally, several notable football transfers were confirmed: France defender Maxence Lacroix joined Chelsea, Matthis Abline strengthened Monaco's attack, Paris Saint-Germain agreed to sign Maghnes Akliouche from Monaco, and Lens' Malian midfielder Mamadou Sangaré is close to moving to Brentford.

Other sports highlights include France winning the men's team sabre title at the World Fencing Championships in Hong Kong and basketball player Sylvain Francisco transferring from ASVEL to Panathinaikos just one month after joining ASVEL.

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