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EPISODE · Jul 28, 2026 · 26 MIN

Is the World Cup up for sale?

from World Business Report · host BBC

FIFA faces a backlash from UEFA over plans to create a new company with private investors to run major tournaments, including the World Cup. So what could this mean for the future of football? Some of the world's biggest tech companies, including SpaceX and Tesla, have seen sharp falls in their valuations. What's driving the sell-off, and is it likely to continue? Peru has sworn in its first female president. What challenges lie ahead, and what could her presidency mean for the country's political future? (Picture: FIFA President Gianni Infantino arrives at the stadium before the match REUTERS/Agustin Marcarian/File Photo)

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