Confirmed: The 55 countries boycotting the World Cup

The decision has been made.

The news was broken first by The Times' sport chief Martyn Ziegler, who took to X to reveal: "UEFA countries unanimously in support of boycotting World Cup in protest at FIFA's plan to sell stakes in tournament to private investors, say sources.

"Decision taken at emergency virtual meeting."

Amongst the list of included nations are England who, as a voting member, have chosen to miss the next edition of the World Cup, should FIFA choose not to backtrack on their plans.

The decision comes days after UEFA had made a scathing statement in the direction of the FIFA leadership.

It read: "We have learned of FIFA’s deadline to associations to support their proposals or have the one-off payout offer withdrawn.

"This says everything you need to know about this plan.

"But having held discussions with many stakeholders across the game, UEFA knows there is significant and growing opposition to FIFA’s scheme.

"FIFA cannot continue to use our sport to enrich themselves and their friends. We can grow the game correctly. It’s time to prioritise associations, clubs, leagues, players and fans."

Which countries are confirmed to be boycotting the World Cup?

1. Albania
2. Andorra
3. Armenia
4. Austria
5. Azerbaijan
6. Belarus
7. Belgium
8. Bosnia and Herzegovina
9. Bulgaria
10. Croatia
11. Cyprus
12. Czech Republic
13. Denmark
14. England
15. Estonia
16. Faroe Islands
17. Finland
18. France
19. Georgia
20. Germany
21. Gibraltar
22. Greece
23. Hungary
24. Iceland
25. Israel
26. Italy
27. Kazakhstan
28. Kosovo
29. Latvia
30. Liechtenstein
31. Lithuania
32. Luxembourg
33. Malta
34. Moldova
35. Montenegro
36. Netherlands
37. North Macedonia
38. Northern Ireland
39. Norway
40. Poland
41. Portugal
42. Republic of Ireland
43. Romania
44. Russia
45. San Marino
46. Scotland
47. Serbia
48. Slovakia
49. Slovenia
50. Spain
51. Sweden
52. Switzerland
53. Turkey
54. Ukraine
55. Wales