Preparations for the Under-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland remain on track, with organizers confirming that the event will be the first Fifa tournament held amid the backlash against global football chief Gianni Infantino. This comes after all 55 Uefa member associations voted unanimously to support a boycott of Fifa competitions.

The controversy began when Infantino proposed a plan to sell 20 percent of World Cup commercial rights to private investors, aiming to raise approximately $4.2 billion. Although he withdrew the proposal, it sparked significant governance disputes within the football community.

The Polish Football Association (PZPN) issued a statement, ensuring that preparations are progressing according to schedule and have entered the final stage. They stated:

The Polish Football Association has not received any information regarding the possible withdrawal of any participating team from the tournament. We believe that the current situation will be resolved swiftly.

New Zealand and France have confirmed their participation in the tournament, which runs from September 5 to 27. A spokesperson from New Zealand Football emphasized the tournament's importance for the development of women's football:

The tournament is critical in the development for the women's game.

While England's FA and Canada Soccer have not provided comments, the US Soccer Federation is expected to compete but also declined to comment.

On the other hand, Uefa reiterated its boycott threat last week, stating:

Uefa's associations were very clear about the conditions attached to the non-participation in FIFA competitions. These conditions have not been met.

As the situation unfolds, discussions about potential future talks regarding alternative tournaments are anticipated, though they have yet to occur. The implications of this rift could notably impact women's football, especially with Morocco set to host the Under-17 Women’s World Cup in October.