FIFA World Cup stake sale collapse; UEFA revolt deepens; Wenger/Grafström distance; emergency meeting called

FIFA abandoned the $20B World Cup stake sale after UEFA's unified boycott threat. Five European associations (English, Welsh, etc.) have withdrawn support for Infantino's re-election. Arsène Wenger and FIFA official Grafström publicly distanced themselves. Infantino summoned an emergency meeting in Morocco. U.S. Soccer's Batson neutral but leaning Concacaf; discussions on FIFA presidency expected in September. UEFA warns of legal action and potential no-confidence vote. Pochettino's extension includes advisory role.