FIFA to Propose $6.35 Billion Development Fund for Member Associations
· Sports · Sportstar, BBC Sport
FIFA is set to propose a $6.35 billion development fund for its 211 member associations during the upcoming council meeting in March 2026. Announced from São Paulo, the plan includes a boosted allocation of $25 million for each national association, up from the original $10 million for the four-year period. Football's governing body plans to distribute more than $3.5 billion from financial reserves boosted by the success of the 2022-26 World Cup cycle. FIFA estimates total revenue for the cycle at approximately $15 billion, driven by the men's tournament hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The proposal arrives as European football leaders seek a candidate to challenge incumbent president Gianni Infantino ahead of next year's reelection.
Why it matters
The multi-billion dollar funding boost directly expands grassroots and national football development programs across all 211 member associations worldwide, shaping infrastructure and sport growth.
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