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FIFA Proposes Massive 6.35 Billion Dollar Development Fund For 2026 To 2030
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News18•14-10-2026, 23:37
FIFA Proposes Massive 6.35 Billion Dollar Development Fund For 2026 To 2030
- •FIFA is planning a 6.35 billion dollar development fund for the 2026 to 2030 period to support global football.
- •The proposal will be considered at FIFA Council meeting in Zurich, distributing funds to 211 member associations and regional confederations.
- •Each member federation could receive 25 million dollars, which is significantly higher than the amounts sought by critics like Aleksander Ceferin and Victor Montagliani.
- •The meeting takes place amid governance tensions and follows the abandonment of plans to open premium competitions to private investors.
- •FIFA president Gianni Infantino is seeking re-election in March 2027 as potential challengers navigate their own upcoming terms.
Key Questions Answered
FIFA is planning a $6.35 billion development fund covering the 2026-2030 period, which will distribute money to its 211 member associations and regional confederations.
Under the proposed development fund plan, each of FIFA's 211 member federations could receive $25 million.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino is seeking re-election in March 2027, with the deadline for submitting candidacies set for November 18.
