FIFA is set to propose a major increase in funding for football development, including a total pot of about $6.35 billion (reported as roughly £2.6 billion or €5.5 billion by some outlets) to be used over the next several years. The plan would distribute money to FIFA’s member federations and regional confederations, with reporting indicating a target of about $25 million per federation.
Outlets also report that the proposal is due to be considered at FIFA’s Council meeting in Zurich, with FIFA president Gianni Infantino and members of the executive attending. The financing is described as drawing in part on FIFA’s financial reserves, following the 2026 World Cup.
While coverage largely focuses on the size and structure of the fund, some sources place it in the broader context of governance scrutiny around Infantino. Euronews and others link the proposal to ongoing attention on FIFA’s leadership, including debates about how FIFA’s competitions may be run and Infantino’s future political position. Several outlets note that criticism has previously called for lower funding levels.
