FIFA proposes $9bn soccer development fund for 2027-2030

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 14 Oct, 04:32 · Archive

FIFA has proposed a $9.08 billion development fund between 2027 and 2030, increasing payments to national associations from $14.2 million to $35.7 million each.

FIFA is proposing a $9.08 billion development fund for the period 2027-2030, according to a document reviewed by the Associated Press. The proposal would increase payments to each of the 211 national associations from $14.2 million to $35.7 million over the four years. FIFA said it will also offer $142 million to each of the six continental confederations.

The world governing body said the proposal will use financial reserves generated by the commercial success of the 48-team World Cup format. More than $5 billion would be distributed from these reserves. FIFA said the funding would focus on investment and development of women's and youth football.

The proposal is set to be finalised by the FIFA Council in December 2026 and requires final approval by the 77th FIFA Congress in March 2027. The announcement comes as European soccer leaders seek a candidate to challenge Gianni Infantino's reelection as FIFA president next year. Infantino, who has been FIFA president since 2016, faced criticism over a private investment plan for the World Cup that was scrapped in July.

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• FIFA readies huge funding splash proposalNational associations are set to get a boosted amount of $35.7 million each from FIFA, according to a document reviewed by Associated Press..Perth Now · 14 Oct, 04:19
• FIFA readies huge funding splash proposalNational associations are set to get a boosted amount of $35.7 million each from FIFA, according to a document reviewed by Associated Press..The West Australian · 14 Oct, 04:19

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