FIFA Proposes $6.3 Billion Funding for Soccer Development, $25 Million for Each Association
The plan would more than double planned distributions and prioritize women’s and youth football, FIFA said.
- FIFA plans a $6.35 billion soccer development fund for 2027-2030, proposing to increase payments to each of its 211 member associations to $25 million.
- The unprecedented commercial success of the 48-team World Cup prompted this increase, which more than doubles the original $10 million allocation for the four-year period.
- Allocations include more than $3.5 billion from financial reserves and $99 million for each continental confederation, with focus on women's and youth soccer development.
- The FIFA council will finalize the financial plan in December 2026, with final approval subject to the 77th FIFA Congress in March 2027.
- Seeking reelection next year, FIFA President Gianni Infantino faces pressure from European soccer leaders searching for a candidate to oust him following divisive investment plan proposals.
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FIFA set to propose 6.3 billion dollars funding for football development
FIFA will propose to its members a $6.35 billion development fund for the next four-year cycle, including a boosted amount of $25 million for each national association, two people with knowledge of the plan and a letter reviewed by The Associated Press confirmed Tuesday.
According to the media, FIFA is planning a huge distribution to its member associations. Based on a FIFA document, the US news agency AP reports that the World Football Association with President Gianni Infantino wants to distribute $6.35 billion (around €5.6 billion) at the top between 2027 and 2030, including a significantly increased payment of $25 million (around €22.3 million) to the individual national associations.
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